How To Fix /PICM/UI115 - You are not authorized to create change requests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: You are not authorized to create change requests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI115 - You are not authorized to create change requests ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI115 You are not authorized to create change requests typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to create change requests in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of change management or project management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to create change requests. This could be due to missing authorization objects or incorrect role assignments.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be configured correctly, leading to insufficient access rights.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that restrict certain users from creating change requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for creating change requests.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_CRM_ACTIVITY, S_CRM_CHANGE, etc.) and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality to confirm that the user can now create change requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific SAP version.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding authorization management and role configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request the necessary authorizations if they frequently encounter this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to create change requests in the SAP system.