How To Fix 5A277 - No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 277

• Message text: No authorization

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to perform this activity.

System Response

The system cancels the activity you have tried to perform.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, you can maintain <DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUOHP0UB>missing
authorizations</> in Customizing. Please remember that both the
standard authorizations and the structural authorizations are checked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A277 - No authorization ?

  The SAP error message 5A277 ("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 authorizations. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to access specific reports, transactions, or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object required for the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required authorizations.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant).
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify the specific object that is causing the issue.
  Adjust Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects related to the specific transaction or action being performed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 5A277.