How To Fix RSCRM301 - You are not authorized to create extract &1 of type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 301

• Message text: You are not authorized to create extract &1 of type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM301 - You are not authorized to create extract &1 of type &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM301 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a specific extract of a certain type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when a user attempts to create or manage data extracts but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role that is trying to perform the action. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role for creating extracts.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific extract type.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow for the creation of extracts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRM301 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for creating extracts.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to add the relevant authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to data extraction include:
  
  S_BW_AUTH (for BW authorizations)
  S_TCODE (for transaction code authorizations)
  S_DATASET (for file access authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to create the extract again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to data extraction and ensure they are correctly configured in the user roles.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSCRM301 error.