How To Fix /SCMB/ORG_UNIT005 - You are not authorized to create &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORG_UNIT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to create &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT005 - You are not authorized to create &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORG_UNIT005 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a specific organizational unit or object in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error is often encountered when trying to create or modify organizational units, such as plants, storage locations, or other entities within the SCM framework.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to perform the action of creating the specified organizational unit.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the SCM module.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that prevent the user from creating the specific type of organizational unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to the SCM module, particularly those that govern organizational unit creation.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating organizational units. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to /SCMB/ORG_UNIT.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were attempting to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to recreate the organizational unit to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and specific SCM-related objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management in SCM.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.