How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_PF016 - No authorization to build the target group for profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_PF - CRM Marketing: Messages on Profiles

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization to build the target group for profile &1

What causes this issue?

There are some checks in the Badi implementation of check_authority
which don't allow the building of the target group. Please check the
active badi implementation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF016 - No authorization to build the target group for profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_PF016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to build a target group for a specific profile. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when a user attempts to create or modify a target group but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile that allow them to perform actions related to target group creation or modification.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for target group management.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to target group management include:
  
  CRM_MKTTG (Target Group Management)
  CRM_MKTTG_TG (Target Group Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to build the target group again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  CRMD_ORDER: CRM Order Management (for related CRM functionalities)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects and their fields to understand what permissions are required for target group management.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in CRM and specific details about target group functionalities.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CRM_MKTTG_PF016.