How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG049 - No authorization for &1 &2 in object &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 049

• Message text: No authorization for &1 &2 in object &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG049 - No authorization for &1 &2 in object &3 ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG049 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to an object in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 in the message typically represent specific details about the action, the object type, and the authorization object that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified action or object.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object related to the action may not be properly configured in the role assigned to the user.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRM_ECM_MSG049 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's profile and check the roles assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Check if the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the appropriate role assigned, you may need to assign a role that includes the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object consists of fields that define the criteria for access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP SRM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SRM_ECM_MSG049 error.