How To Fix /SMB/CM_API_COMMON004 - No authority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_API_COMMON -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authority

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON004 - No authority ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON004 No authority typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular resource within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of using the SAP Business One or SAP Cloud Platform, particularly when dealing with APIs or service calls.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account attempting to execute the action does not have the required roles or permissions assigned.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific API or function being accessed.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may be using a different account that lacks the necessary permissions.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings or configurations that restrict access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to the user management section in SAP and verify the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required permissions, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction codes like PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, consult with your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review API Documentation:
  
  If the error occurs while using an API, review the API documentation to ensure that the user has the correct permissions to access the API endpoints.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to authorization errors.
  Audit Logs: Review audit logs to identify any specific authorization checks that failed, which can provide insight into what permissions are missing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further investigation.