How To Fix 06736 - Function not possible due to missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Function not possible due to missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06736 - Function not possible due to missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message "06736 Function not possible due to missing authorizations" indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where security and access control are tightly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the required authorization objects that are necessary to execute the function or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the required permissions for the specific action.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Analyze the output to identify the specific authorization objects that need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, 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
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorization objects and roles work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message "06736 Function not possible due to missing authorizations."