How To Fix /RPM/MAP_API2SERV005 - Not authorized for activity 'Create'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/MAP_API2SERV -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Not authorized for activity 'Create'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/MAP_API2SERV005 - Not authorized for activity 'Create' ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/MAP_API2SERV005 Not authorized for activity 'Create' typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the "Create" action in the context of the application or module you are working with, which in this case seems to be related to the SAP Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary permissions to create records or perform the action in the specified module.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the action are not included in the user's profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the "Create" activity in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects for RPM might include RPM_AUTH or similar, depending on your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role that the user is assigned to.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message and any details from the SU53 transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the required authorizations for various activities.
  Training: If users frequently encounter authorization issues, consider providing training on how to request the necessary permissions or how to navigate the authorization process in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.