How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG133 - Authorization Failed for Attribute "&1" of Case "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Authorization Failed for Attribute "&1" of Case "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG133 - Authorization Failed for Attribute "&1" of Case "&2" ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG133 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to a specific attribute of a case in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify an attribute of a case for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to access or modify the specified attribute of the case. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that grant access to the required attributes.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the case management might not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Attribute Restrictions: Certain attributes may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRM_ECM_MSG133 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for accessing the specific case attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the case attributes. Common authorization objects in SRM include S_ECM (for ECM-related authorizations).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check and see which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you find that the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create new ones that include the required permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured and assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action that previously caused the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Document the changes made and provide training to users on the necessary authorizations required for their roles to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in SRM.
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that have the necessary permissions for case management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SRM_ECM_MSG133 error.