How To Fix KCONS012 - No Authorization to create consent: &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KCONS - Consent Data: Message class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No Authorization to create consent: &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KCONS012 - No Authorization to create consent: &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message KCONS012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a consent in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP systems that manage customer consents, particularly in modules related to compliance with data protection regulations (like GDPR).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to create the consent does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for creating consents.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to consent creation may not be properly configured or may be missing from the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KCONS012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for creating consents.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role to include the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to consent management include:
  
  K_CNS_TY (Consent Type)
  K_CNS_AUTH (Authorization for Consent Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to create the consent again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to authorization issues in consent management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to consent management and authorization concepts to better understand the requirements and configurations.
  Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing training for users on the necessary authorizations and processes related to consent management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KCONS012 error.