How To Fix VCH_HL_GRP020 - Not authorized to process or display Characteristic Groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_GRP -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Not authorized to process or display Characteristic Groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_GRP020 - Not authorized to process or display Characteristic Groups ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_GRP020 indicates that a user is not authorized to process or display characteristic groups. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) where characteristic groups are used to manage product variants.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to access or manipulate characteristic groups. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function related to characteristic groups.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these 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 Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for working with characteristic groups.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to characteristic groups include:
  
  V_VC_GRP: Authorization for characteristic groups.
  V_VC_CG: Authorization for characteristic group management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Variant Configuration and authorization management to understand the necessary permissions better.
  Training: If users frequently encounter authorization issues, consider providing training on how to manage and request access to necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VCH_HL_GRP020 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to characteristic groups in SAP.