How To Fix NGC_API_BASE006 - You are not authorized to use class &1 for classification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NGC_API_BASE - NGC API Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You are not authorized to use class &1 for classification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NGC_API_BASE006 - You are not authorized to use class &1 for classification ?

  The SAP error message NGC_API_BASE006 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific class for classification. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where users need specific authorizations to access or manipulate classification data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specified class.
  Class Configuration: The class may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users or roles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for classification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the classification class in question.
  
  
  
  Review Class Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the classification class in transaction CL02 (Change Class) to ensure that it is not restricted to certain user groups or roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for classification is typically C_TCLAS. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for this object.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  CL02: Change Class
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_TCLAS: Authorization for Class Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.