How To Fix /IBS/RB216 - You are not authorized to change data in the RBD process

/IBS/RB216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: You are not authorized to change data in the RBD process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB216 - You are not authorized to change data in the RBD process ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB216 You are not authorized to change data in the RBD process typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify data in the RBD (Retail Business Data) process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to update or change records related to retail business processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing authorization objects or insufficient permissions assigned to the user’s role.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the RBD process that restrict certain users from making changes.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the RBD process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which