How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN029 - You are not authorized to create external list &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN - CRM Marketing: Messages External List Management

• Message number: 029

• Message text: You are not authorized to create external list &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN029 - You are not authorized to create external list &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN029 indicates that a user is not authorized to create an external list in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of necessary authorizations in the user's role or profile. The system checks the user's permissions against the required authorizations for creating external lists, and if the user does not have the appropriate rights, the error is triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show you the last authorization check that failed, which can help identify the missing authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for creating external lists.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to CRM marketing lists include:
  
  CRM_MKTLIST: This object controls access to marketing lists.
  CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN: This object may be relevant for administrative tasks related to marketing lists.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the required authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  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 to create the external list again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields. You can find this information in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in CRM.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to CRM marketing lists and user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message CRM_MKTLIST_ADMIN029.