How To Fix 1B201 - No authorization to &1 from &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1B - BKK: General Texts

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No authorization to &1 from &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1B201 - No authorization to &1 from &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1B201 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular object. The message format typically includes placeholders like &1 and &2, which represent the specific object or action the user is trying to access and the context in which the access is being attempted.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary roles assigned. Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  Ensure that the roles include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to add it to the user’s role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant environments if you are working in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object has fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 1B201.