How To Fix 5M661 - No access to PBS server - authorization object not in user master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 661

• Message text: No access to PBS server - authorization object not in user master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M661 - No access to PBS server - authorization object not in user master record ?

  The SAP error message 5M661 indicates that a user is trying to access a PBS (Process Management) server but does not have the necessary authorizations. This typically means that the required authorization object is not included in the user's master record.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions to access the PBS server.
  User Master Record: The user master record may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user master record.
  Check the authorizations assigned to the user and see if the required authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization Object:
  
  Determine which authorization object is needed for accessing the PBS server. This information can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the required authorization object is missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or add a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  After creating or modifying the role, assign it to the user in their user master record.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making the changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object contains fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  PBS Server: The PBS server is part of the SAP Process Management framework, which may require specific authorizations for users to access its functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M661 and provide the necessary access to the PBS server for the user.