How To Fix 3G123 - No authorization to read or write for cluster &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No authorization to read or write for cluster &

What causes this issue?

There is no read or write authorization for one of the clusters to be
converted for table PCL2. It concerns cluster CU (Payroll Directory)
and the country-specific payroll cluster Rx (x stands for the HR
country letter, for example, U for USA).

System Response

The conversion program must be cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check the authorization P_PCLX for the user. The user must have read
and write authorization for all the clusters in question.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G123 - No authorization to read or write for cluster & ?

  The SAP error message 3G123 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read or write to a specific cluster. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data storage and retrieval mechanisms, particularly when dealing with cluster tables or logical databases.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified cluster.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object for accessing the cluster data is not included in the user's roles.
  Cluster Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the cluster itself, or the cluster may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either assign the necessary roles to the user or modify existing roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to cluster access include S_TABU_DIS (Table Access) and S_DATASET (File Access).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Cluster Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, verify the configuration of the cluster in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to cluster data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and cluster tables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 3G123.