How To Fix 0D657 - No authorization for the action code selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 657

• Message text: No authorization for the action code selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D657 - No authorization for the action code selected ?

  The SAP error message "0D657 No authorization for the action code selected" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, such as SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, or SAP Fiori, depending on the context of the action being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object that corresponds to the action code they are trying to execute.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Action Code Restrictions: The action code selected may be restricted for certain user roles or profiles.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles may have occurred, leading to the removal of necessary authorizations.
  Custom Development: If the action code is related to a custom development, the authorization checks may not have been properly implemented.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, test the action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various actions and data. Each action code corresponds to specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 related to the error message "0D657 No authorization for the action code selected."