How To Fix CRM_BSP_PROD206 - Product is not ready for input because ACE authorizations are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BSP_PROD - Messages for BSP Interface of CRM Product Master

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Product is not ready for input because ACE authorizations are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BSP_PROD206 - Product is not ready for input because ACE authorizations are missing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BSP_PROD206 indicates that a product is not ready for input due to missing ACE (Authorization Check Engine) authorizations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when a user attempts to access or modify product data but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of required authorizations for the user role trying to access the product. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing or modifying product data.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to product management may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorizations are missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for product management.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization objects related to product management (e.g., C_RCRM_PROD, C_RCRM_MAINT, etc.) to the role.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Attempt to access the product again to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for CRM product management. Common objects include:
  
  C_RCRM_PROD: Product Management
  C_RCRM_MAINT: Maintenance Authorizations
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management in CRM to understand how to configure and manage user roles effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_BSP_PROD206 error and ensure that users have the necessary access to product data.