How To Fix 61401 - No authorization for & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No authorization for & in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61401 - No authorization for & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message "61401 No authorization for & in plant &" indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action in a specific plant (location) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specific plant. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general access to certain transactions but lacks access to specific plants due to organizational policies.
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed access to certain plants.
  
  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 access to the required plant.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are lacking.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects for the specific plant.
  Testing: After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. For plant-related access, the authorization object M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document) or M_MATE_MAR (Material Master) may be relevant.
  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 roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message "61401 No authorization for & in plant &".