How To Fix UDM_CUST040 - You are not authorized to display collection group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_CUST - Messages for Collections Management Customizing

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You are not authorized to display collection group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_CUST040 - You are not authorized to display collection group &1 ?

  The SAP error message UDM_CUST040, which states "You are not authorized to display collection group &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access the specified collection group in the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP's Collections Management or Credit Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view the specified collection group.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes access to the collection group.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain collection groups based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to Collections Management, such as F_SKOA_AKT (for account management) or F_SKOA_GRP (for group management).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations to access the collection group.
  If the user does not have the required role, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate role.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs access to the collection group, the security team may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the authorization profiles are updated and that the user logs out and back in to refresh their session.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for specific authorization objects related to the collection group functionality.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the user can now view the collection group without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user roles and authorizations.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings related to the error message.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for accessing collection groups and understand the importance of authorization in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UDM_CUST040 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the collection group.