How To Fix 42397 - All authorizations reset.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 397

• Message text: All authorizations reset.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42397 - All authorizations reset. ?

  The SAP error message "42397 All authorizations reset" typically indicates that the user’s authorizations have been reset or revoked in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in user roles, security policies, or system configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Role Changes: If a user’s roles have been modified or removed, their authorizations may be reset.
  Profile Changes: Changes to user profiles or authorization profiles can lead to this error.
  System Updates: After system upgrades or patches, authorizations may be reset as part of the update process.
  Manual Reset: An administrator may have manually reset the authorizations for security reasons.
  Transport Issues: If authorization roles are transported incorrectly between systems, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user’s assigned roles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the necessary roles are assigned.
  Review Authorization Profiles: Use transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to check the authorization profiles associated with the user’s roles.
  Reassign Roles: If roles have been removed, reassign the necessary roles to the user.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check. This can help identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team to investigate the issue further.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any changes made to user authorizations that might have triggered the reset.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user authorizations and role management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to authorization management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to SAP support for further assistance.