How To Fix 0D656 - No authorization exists for authorization group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 656

• Message text: No authorization exists for authorization group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D656 - No authorization exists for authorization group &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0D656 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific authorization group. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction, report, or object that is restricted by an authorization group, and their user profile does not include the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The object or transaction is linked to an authorization group that the user is not authorized to access.
  Role Assignment: The user's assigned roles do not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the required authorization group.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects and values.
  Authorization Object: Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue (e.g., S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) and ensure that the user has the appropriate values assigned.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, test the user's access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to restrict access to certain transactions or objects based on user roles. Each authorization group can have specific permissions assigned to it.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user and role management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 0D656.