How To Fix 5W663 - Authorization profile &1 for user &2 successfully updated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Authorization profile &1 for user &2 successfully updated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W663 - Authorization profile &1 for user &2 successfully updated. ?

  The SAP error message "5W663 Authorization profile &1 for user &2 successfully updated" is not actually an error message in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message indicating that the authorization profile for a specific user has been successfully updated. 
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs when an administrator or user with the necessary permissions updates the authorization profile for a user in the SAP system. The message confirms that the changes made to the authorization profile have been applied successfully.
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational and does not indicate an error, no specific action is required. However, if you are looking to ensure that the changes made to the authorization profile are correct, you can:
  
  Verify the Changes: Check the updated authorization profile to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  Test User Access: Log in as the user or have the user log in to verify that they can access the necessary transactions and data as intended.
  Review Logs: If there are any issues with user access after the update, review the authorization logs to identify any missing authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Profiles: In SAP, authorization profiles are used to group together various authorizations that a user needs to perform their job functions. These profiles can be assigned to users to control their access to different transactions and data.
  User Management: Managing user authorizations is a critical part of SAP security. It is important to regularly review and update user profiles to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user and authorization management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  If you encounter any issues or unexpected behavior after this message, it may be worth investigating further into the specific authorizations granted or denied to the user in question.