How To Fix SCME012 - You are not authorized to change custom metadata extensions.

SCME012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCME - CME: Message class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to change custom metadata extensions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCME012 - You are not authorized to change custom metadata extensions. ?

  The SAP error message SCME012, which states "You are not authorized to change custom metadata extensions," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify custom metadata extensions in the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or SAP Commerce Cloud.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Roles/Permissions: The user account attempting to make changes does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to it.
  Custom Metadata Configuration: The custom metadata extension may have specific restrictions or configurations that limit who can modify it.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that restrict changes to custom metadata extensions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user account. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to modify custom metadata extensions.
  Roles such as "Administrator" or specific roles related to metadata management may be required.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Permissions:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, an