How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_MANAGER046 - You are not authorized for the substance list report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_MANAGER - CP: Messages of the CfP Manager

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You are not authorized for the substance list report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MANAGER046 - You are not authorized for the substance list report ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_MANAGER046 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access the substance list report in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or Product Compliance Management (PCM) modules, where users need specific permissions to view or manage substance-related data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to substance management.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow access to the substance list report.
  User Profile Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct user group or profile that has the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for accessing the substance list report.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the substance list report. Common authorization objects in EHS include:
  
  EHS_SUBST: Authorization for substance management.
  EHS_REPORT: Authorization for reporting in EHS.
  
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test access to the substance list report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to EHS and PCM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the substance list report in SAP.