How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_SALDS023 - You are not authorized to create an assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_SALDS - CRM Marketing: Messages Sel.Attrib.Lists / Data Sources

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SALDS023 - You are not authorized to create an assignment ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_SALDS023 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create an assignment in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to create assignments in the CRM system.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the action may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow for the creation of assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to the user management area in SAP.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects related to the action the user is trying to perform. Common authorization objects for CRM include:
  
  CRM_MKTTG_SALDS (Marketing: Sales Data)
  CRM_MKTTG_SALDS_A (Marketing: Sales Data - Assignment)
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This typically requires access to the SAP role management tools (e.g., PFCG).
  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 to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This can help identify which specific authorization is missing when the error occurs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the user to create the necessary assignments in the CRM system.