How To Fix UMB217 - You are not authorized to create &1

UMB217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You are not authorized to create &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 UMB217 - You are not authorized to create &1 ?

  The SAP error message UMB217 ("You are not authorized to create &1") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a specific object or entry in the SAP system. The "&1" in the message will be replaced by the specific object type that the user is trying to create, such as a purchase order, sales order, or any other entity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that grant the necessary permissions to create the specified object.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Even if the user has a role, the specific authorization object related to the creation of that object may not be included or may have restrictions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may be logged in with a different profile that lacks the required permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational