How To Fix 01806 - No maintenance authorization for user &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 806

• Message text: No maintenance authorization for user &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01806 - No maintenance authorization for user &. ?

  The SAP error message "01806 No maintenance authorization for user &." typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a maintenance task does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is often encountered in the context of transaction codes that require specific permissions, such as those related to customizing or maintaining system settings.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction they are trying to execute.
  Profile Issues: The user's profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the error message details or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for the authorization object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to maintenance tasks include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific transaction.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message "01806 No maintenance authorization for user &."