How To Fix 4F321 - The & &/& has expired on &!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 321

• Message text: The & &/& has expired on &!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F321 - The & &/& has expired on &! ?

  The SAP error message 4F321 typically indicates that a specific authorization object or role has expired. This message is often related to the expiration of a user’s access rights or roles in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Expired Authorization: The user’s authorization profile or role has a defined validity period that has expired.
  User Role Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that have not been updated or assigned correctly.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to enforce expiration dates on certain roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and their validity dates.
  
  
  
  Update Role Validity:
  
  If the role has expired, you may need to extend the validity period of the role in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Navigate to the role in question, and adjust the validity dates as necessary.
  
  
  
  Reassign Roles:
  
  If the role is no longer valid, consider reassigning a different role that provides the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Audit User Authorizations:
  
  Regularly audit user authorizations to ensure that they are up to date and that users have the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Best Practices: Implement a regular review process for user roles and authorizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.