How To Fix UMB214 - You are not authorized to create scorecard '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 214

• Message text: You are not authorized to create scorecard '&1'

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB214 - You are not authorized to create scorecard '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UMB214, which states "You are not authorized to create scorecard '&1'," typically indicates that the user attempting to create a scorecard does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform this action within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to create scorecards.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for scorecard creation.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from creating scorecards.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. This can be done by navigating to the user management section in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for scorecard creation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to scorecard creation (e.g., UMB_AUTH for scorecards).
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations within these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt to create the scorecard again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to scorecard management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMB214 error and successfully create scorecards in SAP.