How To Fix 01884 - The critical authorization &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 884

• Message text: The critical authorization &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Authorization &V1& is excluded from further processing.
If this authorization is part of a critical combination, the entire
combination is excluded.

How to fix this error?

Enter values in the critical authorization &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01884 - The critical authorization &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message "01884 The critical authorization &1 is empty" typically indicates that there is a missing or incomplete authorization object that is required for a user to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error is often related to authorization checks that are part of the security framework in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required authorization object.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly, leading to missing authorizations.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or transactions, they may require specific authorizations that are not defined in the standard roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Use transaction code SU21 to find details about the authorization object.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization object is missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization object to the relevant role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or profiles, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding the SAP authorization concept is crucial for managing user access effectively. Familiarize yourself with how roles, profiles, and authorization objects work together.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "01884 The critical authorization &1 is empty" error message in SAP.