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

00164 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

00164 - Details

• 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