How To Fix 01620 - Choose an authorization name


01620 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 01 -

  • Message number: 620

  • Message text: Choose an authorization name

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  • What causes this issue?

    You would like to create an authorization. To do this, you must enter a
    key and a short text so that the authorization has a unique ID.

    System Response

    The system requires a 12-digit key and a short text.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter a key which complies with the naming standard. Any character
    string is allowed for customer installations, except for an underscore
    '_' as the second character.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01620 - Choose an authorization name ?
    The SAP error message "01620 Choose an authorization name" typically occurs when a user is trying to perform an action that requires specific authorization, but the system cannot find a valid authorization object or the user has not selected an appropriate authorization name.
    
    Cause: Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile. Incorrect Configuration: The authorization profiles or roles may not be correctly configured in the system. User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations. Authorization Name Not Selected: The user may have not selected an authorization name in the relevant transaction or screen.
    Solution: Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Assign Missing Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles

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