How To Fix CRM_ORGMAN246 - You do not have authorizations to change org units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORGMAN - Message Class for Organizational Data Set

• Message number: 246

• Message text: You do not have authorizations to change org units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORGMAN246 - You do not have authorizations to change org units ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORGMAN246 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to change organizational units in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify organizational structures, such as organizational units, but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to perform changes on organizational units.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to organizational management functions.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to organizational management may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has been assigned roles that include the necessary authorizations for organizational management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as CRM_ORG_UNIT or S_TCODE, to ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  You can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on organizational management and authorization concepts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_ORGMAN246 error and gain the necessary authorizations to change organizational units in SAP CRM.