How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON037 - You are not authorized to update the capability.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You are not authorized to update the capability.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON037 - You are not authorized to update the capability. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON037 indicates that a user is not authorized to update a specific capability in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Digital Manufacturing or similar applications where capabilities are defined and managed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user attempting to perform the update. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that grant permission to update capabilities.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the capability management may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not belong to the correct organizational units that have the required permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DFS_CAP_COMMON037 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that