How To Fix >4850 - You are not authorized to execute this program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 850

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4850 - You are not authorized to execute this program ?

  The SAP error message 4850 ("You are not authorized to execute this program") indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific program or transaction in the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where security and access control are strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the program or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to execute the program.
  Program Restrictions: The program itself may have restrictions set by the system administrator, limiting access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects for the program in question.
  If the role does not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team. They can help identify and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each program or transaction may require specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 4850.