How To Fix CRM_DAM_MESSAGES006 - Authority check for digital asset &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_MESSAGES - messages of package CRM_DAM

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Authority check for digital asset &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_MESSAGES006 - Authority check for digital asset &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_MESSAGES006 indicates that there is an authority check failure for a digital asset in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This typically means that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access or perform actions on the specified digital asset.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to access the digital asset does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for digital asset management.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: The authorization object related to digital asset management may not be properly configured or may be missing for the user.
  Asset Status: The digital asset may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles or permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for digital asset management.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for digital asset management.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as CRM_DAM or any other specific objects related to digital asset access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Status:
  
  Verify the status of the digital asset in question. If it is restricted or locked, you may need to change its status or consult with the asset owner.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for digital asset management in SAP CRM. Common objects include CRM_DAM and others specific to your organization's configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization checks related to digital assets.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on digital asset management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user access effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.