How To Fix 06238 - Not all items selected due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Not all items selected due to missing authorization

What causes this issue?

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How to fix this error?

The following <GL:function authorization>function authorizations</> are
missing:
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reference to contract item 'material group'
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06238 - Not all items selected due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message 06238, which states "Not all items selected due to missing authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as processing a transaction, accessing certain data, or executing a report) but lacks the necessary authorizations for some of the items involved in that action.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or data they are trying to access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for certain activities or data.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on specific objects (like company codes, plants, or other organizational units) that the user is trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated to reflect recent changes in authorization requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations. This can be done through transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  If the user needs additional roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the roles are not configured correctly, you may need to modify them to include the missing authorization objects. This requires access to the role maintenance in PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator 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. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines on authorization management to understand how to properly assign and manage roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 06238.