How To Fix SCRM021 - You are not authorized to approve exceptions

SCRM021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRM - Check Results Management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to approve exceptions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRM021 - You are not authorized to approve exceptions ?

  The SAP error message SCRM021, which states "You are not authorized to approve exceptions," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) module, particularly when dealing with access control and exception management.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the user attempting to approve an exception does not have the necessary authorization or role assigned to perform that action. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user lacks the specific roles or authorizations required to approve exceptions in the system.
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not reflect the correct roles due to changes in the organization or system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCRM021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be