How To Fix CRM_ICM_REL026 - No authorization to change security level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_REL - Message class for ICM relation

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No authorization to change security level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_REL026 - No authorization to change security level ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_REL026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the security level of a particular object or transaction in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises in scenarios where security settings or roles are being modified, and the user attempting the change lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to change the security level.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to allow changes to security levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles in PFCG to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to security levels include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_USER_PRO (User Profile)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions to change security levels.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to security level changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage user permissions effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_ICM_REL026 error and allow the user to change the security level as needed.