How To Fix CPWB714 - You are not authorized to create component assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 714

• Message text: You are not authorized to create component assignments

What causes this issue?

You want to create a component assignment. However, you are not
authorized to create component assignments.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB714 - You are not authorized to create component assignments ?

  The SAP error message CPWB714, which states "You are not authorized to create component assignments," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of creating component assignments in the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with product structures or planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit the creation of component assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent certain actions related to component assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to component assignments. Common authorization objects include:
  
  C_TPLM_OM (for PLM)
  C_APO_OM (for APO)
  C_SAP_ALL (if applicable, but generally not recommended for security reasons)
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the necessary authorization objects to the user's role.
  Creating a new role with the required permissions if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to create the component assignments again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the security guide for your specific SAP version to understand the required authorizations for component assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CPWB (for working with product structures) and C223 (for creating component assignments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to authorization issues for your specific version of SAP, as there may be known issues or additional guidance.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and requirements for creating component assignments, as this can help prevent authorization issues in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.