How To Fix ECM_VAL014 - Authorization for context & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_VAL - Engineering Change Management Validity

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Authorization for context & is missing

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for authorization object
<DS:UO.ECM_CTXT>ECM_CTXT</> (change management: context).

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?

Contact your system administrator and ask for the authorization for the
activity you require for authorization object ECM_CTXT.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_VAL014 - Authorization for context & is missing ?

  The SAP error message ECM_VAL014 indicates that there is a missing authorization for a specific context in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Change Management (ECM) or similar modules where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions or access certain data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific context.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the required authorizations.
  Context-Specific Restrictions: The context in which the user is trying to perform an action may have specific restrictions that are not covered by their current authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ECM_VAL014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is missing. This can often be found in the error message details or from the SU53 output.
  Common authorization objects related to ECM include C_ECM_* or similar, depending on your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action that previously caused the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the ECM module or the error message.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage authorizations and understand the implications of missing authorizations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ECM_VAL014 error.