How To Fix 3G156 - No authorization to perform the activity (auth. object &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No authorization to perform the activity (auth. object &1)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to perform an action for a payroll reporting run.
However, the required authorization is not entered in your user
profiles (authorization object &V1&).

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G156 - No authorization to perform the activity (auth. object &1) ?

  The SAP error message 3G156 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity related to an authorization object. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user's role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified authorization object (denoted as &1 in the error message). This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user has not been assigned the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object may have specific field values that the user does not meet.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have removed access inadvertently.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the activity being performed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the required authorization objects and the correct field values.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and transactions. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific conditions under which access is granted.
  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 authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary authorizations to the user.