How To Fix UMM_CUSTDATA029 - You do not have authorization for this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTDATA - Message Texts from Database Interface of MC Customizing

• Message number: 029

• Message text: You do not have authorization for this operation

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 UMM_CUSTDATA029 - You do not have authorization for this operation ?

  The SAP error message UMM_CUSTDATA029 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific operation related to customer data. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module or when dealing with customer master data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to access or modify the customer data.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to customer data management (like F_BKPF_BSA, F_KNA1_BSA, etc.) may not be properly assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly, or the user may not be assigned to the correct roles.
  Transaction Restrictions: The specific transaction or operation being attempted may have restrictions based on the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to customer data. Common objects include:
  
  F_KNA1_BSA (Customer Master Data)
  F_BKPF_BSA (Accounting Document)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the UMM_CUSTDATA029 error.