How To Fix CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO002 - You are not authorized to create a contract sharing group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO - Contract Sharing Group Messages

• Message number: 002

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO002 - You are not authorized to create a contract sharing group ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO002 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a contract sharing group in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object or role that permits the creation of contract sharing groups.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the action.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  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 a role that includes the necessary authorizations for creating contract sharing groups.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to contract sharing groups. Common authorization objects related to CRM might include CRM_SOM or similar.
  You can use Transaction Code: SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user after making changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to create the contract sharing group again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects and roles related to contract sharing groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems related to contract sharing groups.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP Basis or Security expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO002.