How To Fix 00164 - Error creating authorization buffer (notify the person responsible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error creating authorization buffer (notify the person responsible)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when cancelling the user profiles. The user master
record may possibly have been destroyed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Inform the system administrator or SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00164 - Error creating authorization buffer (notify the person responsible) ?

  The SAP error message "00164 Error creating authorization buffer (notify the person responsible)" typically indicates an issue with the authorization buffer in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the authorization buffer.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or roles assigned to the user, leading to insufficient permissions.
  System Configuration: There could be a misconfiguration in the SAP system that affects the authorization buffer.
  Buffer Corruption: The authorization buffer may be corrupted or not properly initialized.
  User Master Record: Problems with the user master record, such as missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage the authorization buffer. This may involve checking the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review User Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user master record and ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned. If necessary, update the roles or profiles.
  
  
  
  Recreate Authorization Buffer:
  
  You can try to recreate the authorization buffer by using transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and identify any missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Buffer Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the authorization buffer in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to investigate system-level issues or configurations that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.