How To Fix SCMG_CASE009 - You are not authorized to perform this action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMG_CASE - Case: Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this action

What causes this issue?

You tried to perform an action for which you do not have authorization
(according to your profile).

System Response

You cannot perform the action.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you are allowed to perform this action.

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign the relevant authorization, if the user is allowed to perform
this action.
The internal code for the activity is &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCMG_CASE009 - You are not authorized to perform this action ?

  The SAP error message SCMG_CASE009, which states "You are not authorized to perform this action," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to execute a specific action within the SAP system, particularly in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects required for the action may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the necessary permissions for the SCM functions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on organizational policies or security settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct access rights.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs if available, to see if there are any patterns or repeated authorization failures for the user.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes they are trying to execute, as sometimes the error may arise from attempting to perform actions outside their designated responsibilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SCMG_CASE009 error message.