How To Fix SERVICES_CMS081 - Hit list restricted due to insufficient authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SERVICES_CMS - Message class for CMS Services

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Hit list restricted due to insufficient authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SERVICES_CMS081 - Hit list restricted due to insufficient authorization ?

  The SAP error message SERVICES_CMS081 indicates that a user is attempting to access a hit list or a specific service in the SAP system but is encountering restrictions due to insufficient authorization. This typically occurs in environments where access control is strictly enforced, such as SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient User Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary permissions to view or access the requested data or service.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific action or data set.
  Object-Level Security: There may be restrictions at the object level that prevent the user from accessing certain reports, data sources, or services.
  Group Membership: The user may not be part of the necessary user groups that have been granted access to the hit list or service.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes access to the relevant objects and transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Object-Level Security:
  
  Check if there are any object-level security settings that might be restricting access to the specific data or service.
  Adjust the security settings as necessary to grant the required access.
  
  
  
  Group Membership:
  
  Verify if the user is part of the correct user groups that have been granted access to the hit list or service.
  If not, add the user to the appropriate groups.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or user permissions, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the access policies and procedures in place, and provide training if necessary to help them understand how to request access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and object-level security, to better understand how to manage user access.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.