How To Fix 26121 - Start authorization for application & not set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Start authorization for application & not set

What causes this issue?

You want to start application &V1&.
Settings in Customizing (Document management -> General data ->
Workstat. applicat.) define which applications can be started.
Application &V1& is not currently defined as an application that can be
started.

How to fix this error?

Consult your system manager to find out why.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26121 - Start authorization for application & not set ?

  The SAP error message "26121 Start authorization for application & not set" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to start a specific application or transaction in the SAP system. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to various functionalities within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to access the application does not have the required authorization assigned in their user profile.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the application is not set up correctly or is missing for the user role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the application.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the roles assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the application in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction code PFCG. Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and then assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. You can do this by checking the documentation for the application or consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the relevant environments (e.g., from development to production) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the application.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific applications to understand the required authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 26121.