How To Fix 1G142 - No authorization (activity &1, application object &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 142

• Message text: No authorization (activity &1, application object &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G142 - No authorization (activity &1, application object &2) ?

  The SAP error message 1G142 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity on a particular application object. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they lack the required authorization.
  The authorization object associated with the activity is not included in the user's role or profile.
  The user’s role may not be properly assigned or may have been modified, leading to missing authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, 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 specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned to the user.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify or Create Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify existing roles or create new ones in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the activity and application object mentioned in the error message are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  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 confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each authorization object consists of one or more fields that define the criteria for access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  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 causing the error message 1G142.