How To Fix SCME072 - You are not authorized to display custom metadata extensions.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCME - CME: Message class

• Message number: 072

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCME072 - You are not authorized to display custom metadata extensions. ?

  The SAP error message SCME072, which states "You are not authorized to display custom metadata extensions," typically occurs in the context of SAP Commerce Cloud or SAP Customer Experience solutions when a user attempts to access custom metadata extensions without the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient user authorizations. This can happen if:
  
  The user role assigned to the individual does not have the necessary permissions to view or manage custom metadata extensions.
  The custom metadata extensions have not been properly configured in the system.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or roles within the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCME072 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Permissions:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to access custom metadata extensions.
  If necessary, update the user’s role to include permissions for viewing and managing custom metadata.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization