00273 - & is not defined in the profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: & is not defined in the profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00273 - & is not defined in the profile ?

  The SAP error message "00273 & is not defined in the profile" typically indicates that a specific user or authorization profile is not correctly set up or is missing in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when a user tries to execute a transaction or access a function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Profile: The user may not have the required authorization profile assigned to their user account.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user might be assigned a role that does not include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Deletion or Modification: The profile that was previously assigned to the user may have been deleted or modified, leading to the error.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization profiles were transported from one system to another, there might have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the assigned roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the necessary authorization profiles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify that the roles contain the necessary authorizations and that the profiles are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Profiles:
  
  If the required profile is missing, you may need to create a new profile or modify an existing one to include the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code SU03 (Authorization Maintenance) to manage authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors related to authorization profiles.
  Ensure that all necessary profiles were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or function can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations for best practices in managing user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.