How To Fix 01632 - Ref. user &2: No authorization for group &1 for profile &3, system &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Ref. user &2: No authorization for group &1 for profile &3, system &4

What causes this issue?

Reference user &V2& has the profile assignment &V3& for system &V4&. You
are not authorized to change this profile assignment for users in user
group &V1&.
Background
By entering a reference user for a user, the user is granted the
authorizations of the reference user. These authorizations are withdrawn
from the user when you remove this reference user.
The system checks whether the user administrator is allowed to manually
enter and remove these authorizations using role and profile
assignments. If the check fails, the assignment of the reference user
cannot be changed.

System Response

The reference user's assignment was not changed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01632 - Ref. user &2: No authorization for group &1 for profile &3, system &4 ?

  The SAP error message "01632 Ref. user &2: No authorization for group &1 for profile &3, system &4" indicates that a user is attempting to access a specific authorization group or profile but does not have the necessary permissions to do so. This error typically arises in the context of authorization checks within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user (referenced as &2) does not have the required authorizations for the specified authorization group (&1) or profile (&3).
  Profile Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The authorization group may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing it.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect user authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Review Authorization Profiles: Ensure that the authorization profiles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the specified group.
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or profiles to include the necessary permissions. This can be done using transaction code PFCG to adjust the role definitions.
  Authorization Group Settings: Check the settings for the authorization group to ensure that it is configured correctly and that the user is allowed access.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.