How To Fix 44247 - Authorization group & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 44 - Dictionary authorization messages

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Authorization group & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 44247 - Authorization group & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "44247 Authorization group & is not allowed" typically indicates that a user is trying to access a transaction or object that is restricted by an authorization group. This error is related to the authorization checks in SAP, which are designed to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The object or transaction the user is trying to access is assigned to a specific authorization group, and the user does not have the necessary authorization to access that group.
  Missing Authorizations: The user's role or profile does not include the required authorizations for the specified authorization group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings or roles assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the specific authorization group are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the authorization group in question.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to group objects for authorization checks. They help in controlling access to sensitive transactions and 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 authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the user has the appropriate access rights.