How To Fix SKIN_WORKBENCH017 - No authorization to add skin to personalization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKIN_WORKBENCH - Messages used in skin workbench

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization to add skin to personalization

What causes this issue?

In order to add the skin to personalization, you need rights to modify
entries in the view cluster CRMV_THTMLB_SKIN. This is granted by the
following rights in autorization object S_TABU_DIS:
field DICBERCLS,,value CRMC
field ACTVT ,,,,value 02

System Response

The system aborts skin copy.

How to fix this error?

Contact your administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKIN_WORKBENCH017 - No authorization to add skin to personalization ?

  The SAP error message SKIN_WORKBENCH017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to add a skin to personalization in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify or create a new skin in the SAP GUI or Web Dynpro applications but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects that allow them to perform actions related to skin personalization.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for the authorization objects related to skin personalization, such as S_USER_AUTH or any specific authorization objects that might be relevant to the personalization of skins.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions for skin management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to the SAP system. Then, attempt to add the skin again to verify if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control skin personalization. This may include checking SAP documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  User Documentation: Review any user documentation or training materials related to skin personalization to ensure that users understand the process and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SKIN_WORKBENCH017 error and enable the user to add skins to personalization successfully.