How To Fix 26605 - You do not have necessary authorization to perform this operation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 605

• Message text: You do not have necessary authorization to perform this operation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26605 - You do not have necessary authorization to perform this operation. ?

  The SAP error message 26605, which states "You do not have necessary authorization to perform this operation," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary roles or authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects associated with the transaction may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the operation and check if the user has the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs, which shows the last authorization check.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  Role Modification: If the user needs additional authorizations, the security team can modify existing roles or create new ones to include the required authorizations.
  Testing: After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Each transaction in SAP is associated with specific authorization objects. Understanding which objects are relevant for the transaction in question can help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on authorization concepts and how to manage user roles and profiles. Familiarizing yourself with this can be beneficial for ongoing user management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.