How To Fix CRM_ICM_BP008 - You are not authorized to create a profile of this security level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_BP - Message class for ICM Busienss partner

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a profile of this security level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP008 - You are not authorized to create a profile of this security level ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_BP008, which states "You are not authorized to create a profile of this security level," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when a user attempts to create or modify a business partner profile but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create or modify profiles at the specified security level. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Profile Security Level: The security level of the profile being created or modified may be set higher than what the user is authorized to handle.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users from creating profiles of certain security levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object