How To Fix CRM_IU_PROD228 - You are not authorized to upload utilities reference products

CRM_IU_PROD228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_PROD - Utilities Product-Related Messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: You are not authorized to upload utilities reference products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD228 - You are not authorized to upload utilities reference products ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD228, which states "You are not authorized to upload utilities reference products," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform the action does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to upload utilities reference products in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations in their user profile to perform the upload of utilities reference products.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to utilities management.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant transaction codes (e.g., CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, etc.)