How To Fix 0Q056 - MSS_TOOLS_AUTHORITY : You are not authorized for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0Q - Microsoft SQL Server Porting

• Message number: 056

• Message text: MSS_TOOLS_AUTHORITY : You are not authorized for &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to run this program or this function module.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can use the error message to find out for which program or which
function module the authorization check failed. The following table
contains a list of the required authorization objects and their values.
Your system administrator can assign a role to you that has additional
authorizations.
Program,,authorization object,,value
RSMSS_RAT_DISPLAY,,S_ADMI_FCD,,ST0R
MSSPROCS,,S_ADMI_FCD,,ST0R
SMSS_RAT_DATA,,S_ADMI_FCD,,ST0R
SMSS_RAT_DOWNLOAD,,S_ADMI_FCD,,ST0R

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0Q056 - MSS_TOOLS_AUTHORITY : You are not authorized for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0Q056 MSS_TOOLS_AUTHORITY: You are not authorized for &1 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular object within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of the Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionality, where certain roles and authorizations are required to access specific tools or features.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific action or object referenced by &1.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the action may not be properly configured or may be missing the necessary permissions for the user.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way authorizations are set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned. You can check this using transaction code PFCG.
  If the user is missing a role, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs additional authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role with the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the MSS functionality are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to MSS functionalities. Common objects include P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, and others depending on the specific action.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization settings for MSS.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Manager Self-Service and authorization management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 0Q056.