How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_BUDGETING006 - You are not authorized to start budgeting on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_BUDGETING - Marketing top down budgeting messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You are not authorized to start budgeting on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_BUDGETING006 - You are not authorized to start budgeting on &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_BUDGETING006 indicates that a user is not authorized to start budgeting for a specific marketing plan or project. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when a user attempts to access budgeting functions without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role attempting to perform the budgeting action. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to budgeting in the CRM system.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes budgeting permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to budgeting functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for budgeting in CRM. Common authorization objects related to budgeting include:
  
  CRM_MKTPL_BUDGET
  CRM_MKTPL_AUTH
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically requires access to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help ensure that the user has the correct access rights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and budgeting in CRM.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the CRM_MKTPL_BUDGETING006 error message.