How To Fix >6172 - No authorization for authorization object: &1 activity: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No authorization for authorization object: &1 activity: &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6172 - No authorization for authorization object: &1 activity: &4 ?

  The SAP error message "6172 No authorization for authorization object: &1 activity: &4" indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error typically arises when a user tries to access a transaction or perform an operation that requires specific permissions defined by an authorization object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified authorization object.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be correctly configured in the user's roles.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations due to changes in roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing and what activity was attempted.
  Identify the specific authorization object (denoted by &1 in the error message) and the activity (denoted by &4).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization object to the relevant role and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the conditions under which access is granted.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.