How To Fix 29020 - You are not authorized for authorization group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized for authorization group &

What causes this issue?

The authorization group you want to enter is not within the range of
values recorded in your user profile for the authorization object.

How to fix this error?

You can only maintain authorization groups which are included in the
values range in your user profile.
If you really want to register this authorization group for the BOM,
the value range in your user profile needs to be changed. Consult your
system manager responsible for authorizations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29020 - You are not authorized for authorization group & ?

  The SAP error message 29020, which states "You are not authorized for authorization group &," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires authorization for a specific authorization group, but their user profile does not include the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The action being performed (such as creating or modifying a document) is restricted to certain authorization groups, and the user is not assigned to the appropriate group.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the specific authorization group.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show which authorization object failed and why.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects for the specific authorization group.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to restrict access to certain objects or transactions based on user roles. They are often used in financial transactions, document management, and other sensitive areas.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to error message 29020.