How To Fix 42604 - No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 604

• Message text: No authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42604 - No authorization ?

  The SAP error message 42604, which states "No authorization," typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or modify data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Analyze the output to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or profiles using transaction PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the relevant role and then assign that role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities and compliance requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 42604.