How To Fix 42552 - No access authorization to objects in area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 552

• Message text: No access authorization to objects in area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42552 - No access authorization to objects in area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 42552, "No access authorization to objects in area &1," typically indicates that a user is trying to access a specific area or object in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or data objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific area or object.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required authorizations.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to specific organizational levels (e.g., company codes, plants) that are relevant to the area they are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Review the authorization objects assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions for the area in question.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object was missing and can help identify what needs to be added.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  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 roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 42552 and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required objects in the specified area.