How To Fix CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO001 - You are not authorized to maintain a contract sharing group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO - Contract Sharing Group Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain a contract sharing group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO001 - You are not authorized to maintain a contract sharing group ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO001 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain a contract sharing group in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify contract sharing groups without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to maintain contract sharing groups.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for contract management.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain users or groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for contract sharing groups.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects related to contract management, such as CRM_SOM_SHGR or similar objects that control access to contract sharing groups.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to contract management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO001.