How To Fix 12522 - You do not have authorization for user group & (&)

12522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 522

• Message text: You do not have authorization for user group & (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12522 - You do not have authorization for user group & (&) ?

  The SAP error message 12522, which states "You do not have authorization for user group & (&)," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a user group for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or functionalities that are restricted to specific user groups.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified user group.
  User Group Configuration: The user group may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the correct user group.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the user group in question.
  
  
  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 user’s roles and authorizations