How To Fix 1P177 - No authorization for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 177

• Message text: No authorization for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P177 - No authorization for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1P177 ("No authorization for &1") typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The &1 placeholder usually represents the specific object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction or action being attempted may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify the missing authorization object.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that contain authorization objects. Each authorization object defines specific permissions for actions on various SAP objects.
  Security Audit: Regular audits of user roles and authorizations can help prevent such issues and ensure that users have the appropriate access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.