00157 - User not authorized. Session terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: User not authorized. Session terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00157 - User not authorized. Session terminated ?

  The SAP error message "00157 User not authorized. Session terminated" indicates that the user attempting to access a particular transaction or function does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles that are assigned to the user.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have removed access to certain transactions.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, which can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify if the necessary authorization objects are included in the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insights into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code ST01 to perform an authorization trace.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Reassign Roles:
  
  If the user has recently changed positions or responsibilities, ensure that their roles are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user account is active and not locked. This can also be checked in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object contains fields that define the specific authorizations required for various actions.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorization objects that define what a user can do in the system. Profiles are generated from roles and are assigned to users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue leading to the "User not authorized" error in SAP.