How To Fix CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO005 - You are not authorized to change a contract sharing group

CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO - Contract Sharing Group Messages

• Message number: 005

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

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CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO005 - Details

• The SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_SHGR_BO005 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a contract sharing group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when a user attempts to modify a contract sharing group but lacks the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to change the contract sharing group. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to contract sharing groups based on user roles or organizational units.
  Business Logic: Certain business rules may prevent users from making changes to contract sharing groups, especially if the contract is in a specific status or if it is locked for editing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check