How To Fix >4008 - Not all items selected due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Not all items selected due to missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4008 - Not all items selected due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message 4008: Not all items selected due to missing authorization typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action (such as processing a transaction or accessing certain data) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, including MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and others.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the transaction or data being accessed are not granted to the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in SU01 or by using PFCG to review the roles and their associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user is missing necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the required authorization objects are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are specific checks that SAP performs to determine if a user has the necessary permissions to perform a certain action. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others depending on the module.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  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 and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 4008.