How To Fix CRM_MKTPL089 - You are not authorized to use authorization group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL - CRM Marketing: Marketing Planning Messages

• Message number: 089

• Message text: You are not authorized to use authorization group &1

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

What causes this issue?

You cannot change authorization group &1 because you do not have
the necessary authorization.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

See the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL089 - You are not authorized to use authorization group &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL089 indicates that a user is attempting to access a marketing plan or related object that is restricted by an authorization group, and the user does not have the necessary permissions to access that group.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The object (e.g., marketing plan) is assigned to a specific authorization group, and the user does not have the required authorization to access that group.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific authorization group.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Group:
  
  Identify the authorization group associated with the object you are trying to access. This can usually be found in the object’s configuration or properties.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization for the specific authorization group.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations. Add the necessary authorization objects that include the required authorization group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization group in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the access level.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  SU53: Display authorization check (to see what failed).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to modify roles and authorizations).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CRM_MKTPL089.