How To Fix SZDM_CC_CENTRAL_REPO038 - No authorization to call SZDM_CC_CR_CHECK_FOR_UPDATES

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SZDM_CC_CENTRAL_REPO - Messages related to the central repository

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No authorization to call SZDM_CC_CR_CHECK_FOR_UPDATES

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SZDM_CC_CENTRAL_REPO038 - No authorization to call SZDM_CC_CR_CHECK_FOR_UPDATES ?

  The SAP error message SZDM_CC_CENTRAL_REPO038 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to call the function or transaction SZDM_CC_CR_CHECK_FOR_UPDATES. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Connector or related components where specific authorizations are required to access certain functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to execute the function does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access the central repository or perform the update checks.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or function module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the SZDM_CC_CR_CHECK_FOR_UPDATES function.
  Common roles that might be required include those related to SAP Cloud Connector or specific application roles that allow access to central repository functions.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the roles are already assigned but still do not provide access, you may need to modify the role to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Use transaction PFCG to edit the role and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: You may need to look into specific authorization objects related to the central repository and update checks. Common objects include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others depending on your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to the central repository.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Cloud Connector and central repository functionalities to understand the required authorizations better.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.