How To Fix CRM_TC_CONTRACT407 - Authorization failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TC_CONTRACT - TC: Contract

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Authorization failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TC_CONTRACT407 - Authorization failed ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TC_CONTRACT407: Authorization failed typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action related to contracts in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This can occur when trying to create, modify, or view contracts.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The user’s assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for contract management.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required activities related to contracts.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that the user is not authorized to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to contract management, such as CRM_CONTRACT, CRM_ORDER, etc.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles. This can be done in transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for contract management.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user is part of a specific authorization profile, check if the profile includes the required authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for CRM contract management. Common objects include:
  
  CRM_CONTRACT: For contract-related activities.
  CRM_ORDER: For order-related activities.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management in SAP CRM.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to modify roles).
  SU53: Display authorization check (to analyze failed authorizations).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization failure and implement the necessary changes to resolve the issue.