How To Fix CUMTX898 - No authorization to maintain functions

CUMTX898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 898

• Message text: No authorization to maintain functions

What causes this issue?

You want to assign an authorization to a function, but you are not
authorized to assign authorizations for maintaining functions.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CUMTX898 - Details

• The SAP error message CUMTX898, which states "No authorization to maintain functions," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific action related to maintaining functions in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain transaction codes, maintain configuration settings, or modify system functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the specific transaction or function are not included in the user's profile.
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured or may not have been updated to include the necessary permissions.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict access to specific functions based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code