How To Fix 14168 - Transaction is running with restricted authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 14 - Task handler messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Transaction is running with restricted authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 14168 - Transaction is running with restricted authorizations ?

  The SAP error message "14168 Transaction is running with restricted authorizations" typically indicates that the user executing a transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions within that transaction. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing roles, insufficient permissions, or specific restrictions set on the user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile or role.
  Role Restrictions: The roles assigned to the user may have restrictions that limit access to certain functionalities within the transaction.
  Transaction-Specific Authorizations: Some transactions require specific authorizations that may not be included in the user's assigned roles.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to restricted access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the transaction in question.
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check log. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If specific authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the roles or create new ones that include the required permissions.
  
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction to understand any additional authorization requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or authorization problems.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.