How To Fix J5317 - You are not authorized to process characteristic values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 317

• Message text: You are not authorized to process characteristic values

What causes this issue?

When users attempt to process characteristic values in Risk Management,
a special authorization check makes sure that they have the
authorization to do so.
You do not have the authorization necessary to change or display
characteristic values.

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?

Ask your system administrator to give you the relevant authorizations
for authorization object J_B_RMCUS1.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5317 - You are not authorized to process characteristic values ?

  The SAP error message J5317, which states "You are not authorized to process characteristic values," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify characteristic values in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with classification, variant configuration, or material management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform actions related to characteristic values.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user profile and roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for processing characteristic values.
  Common authorization objects related to characteristics include C_TSCM_BOM (for Bill of Materials) and C_TSCM_PRD (for Product Data).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, the security team can modify the roles to include the required permissions. This may involve adding specific authorization objects or adjusting existing ones.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or known issues related to error J5317. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions based on the version of SAP you are using.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to handle authorization issues and the importance of proper role assignments.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the J5317 error message.