How To Fix 01887 - The critical combination &1 contains an error in authorization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 887

• Message text: The critical combination &1 contains an error in authorization &2

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

Combination &V1& contains the incorrect or empty critical authorization
&V2&. The combination is therefore excluded from further processing and
evaluation.

How to fix this error?

Correct authorization &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01887 - The critical combination &1 contains an error in authorization &2 ?

  The SAP error message 01887, which states "The critical combination &1 contains an error in authorization &2," typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization settings for a specific combination of fields or values in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of authorization checks, particularly when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations for the specific combination of values (e.g., transaction codes, organizational levels, etc.) indicated by &1.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user’s roles may not be correctly assigned or may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization object referenced by &2 may not be correctly configured or may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing the required data.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include