How To Fix CRM_DAM_CHR_ACCESS010 - User &1 has no authorization for read access to char. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_CHR_ACCESS - messages during characteristics access

• Message number: 010

• Message text: User &1 has no authorization for read access to char. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_CHR_ACCESS010 - User &1 has no authorization for read access to char. &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_CHR_ACCESS010 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific characteristic in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access data related to characteristics (attributes) that are part of the CRM data model but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile to access the specified characteristic.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the characteristic in question.
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic may not be properly assigned to the user’s role or profile.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object related to the characteristic access. This is typically CRM_DAM_CHAR or similar.
  Use transaction code SU21 to find the relevant authorization objects and their fields.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code PFCG to edit the role and add the required authorization for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the user can now read the characteristic without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_DAM_CHR_ACCESS010 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required characteristics.