How To Fix ECM012 - No authorization to create the change number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM - General Messages for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization to create the change number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM012 - No authorization to create the change number ?

  The SAP error message ECM012 ("No authorization to create the change number") typically occurs when a user attempts to create a change number in the Engineering Change Management (ECM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen for various reasons, including missing roles, profiles, or specific authorizations related to change management activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to create change numbers.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for change management.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to change management (e.g., C_CHANGE) may not be included in the user's authorization profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for creating change numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to change management include:
  
  C_CHANGE (Change Management)
  C_SCMG (Change Management: General)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or profiles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG to adjust the roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the change number again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Engineering Change Management for more details on the required authorizations and processes.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for their roles in the ECM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECM012 error and enable the user to create change numbers successfully.