CRM_EMAIL203 - You are not authorized to change or display forms

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_EMAIL - Messages for Internet Marketing: E-mail

• Message number: 203

• Message text: You are not authorized to change or display forms

What causes this issue?

Authorization object CRM_IM_ML is missing from your user profile.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_EMAIL203 - You are not authorized to change or display forms ?

  The SAP error message CRM_EMAIL203, which states "You are not authorized to change or display forms," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the forms in the SAP CRM system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, edit, or view email forms or templates.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the forms.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for the specific transaction or object related to forms.
  Form Ownership: The form may be owned by another user or group, and the current user does not have the necessary permissions to access it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the CRM email forms.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to forms. Common authorization objects for CRM forms include CRM_FORM and CRM_EMAIL.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary transactions and authorization objects related to form access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the error message and context to expedite the resolution.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_EMAIL203 error and gain the necessary access to change or display forms in SAP CRM.