How To Fix 30021 - Missing authorization: & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 30 - Service Master: Basic Data

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Missing authorization: & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 30021 - Missing authorization: & & & ?

  The SAP error message 30021, which states "Missing authorization: & & &", typically indicates that a user is trying to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The placeholders (represented by "& & &") usually indicate the specific authorization object or activity that is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction being executed may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each authorization object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  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 identify and resolve the issue related to the missing authorization error in SAP.