How To Fix 5W651 - No authorization data exists as yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 651

• Message text: No authorization data exists as yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W651 - No authorization data exists as yet ?

  The SAP error message 5W651 ("No authorization data exists as yet") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or specific data that requires certain permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role or profile that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object required for the transaction or action is not included in the user's profile.
  User Status: The user might be in a status that restricts access, such as being locked or inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Adjust Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically requires the involvement of a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions.
  Authorization Object Check: Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue and ensure that it is included in the user’s role.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transactions or data the user is trying to access.
  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 issue related to the 5W651 error message in SAP.