How To Fix 6G008 - Action for current user & cannot be executed


6G008 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

  • Message number: 008

  • Message text: Action for current user & cannot be executed

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to call a transaction.

    System Response

    The current user is not authorized to execute this transaction.
    Possible reasons are:
    - The user does not have the required authorization to execute this
    transaction
    - The user wants to call a transaction in an another system, but is
    not authorized to do this
    Other reasons may be:
    - The transaction is supposed to be called in another system; the
    current logon was made with user SAP* or DDIC;
    this is not permitted for security reasons.

    How to fix this error?

    Log on with an authorized user and call the transaction again.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


6G008 - Details

  • The SAP error message 6G008 typically indicates that a specific action or transaction cannot be executed for the current user due to authorization issues. This error is often related to user roles and permissions within the SAP system.
    
    Cause: Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action or transaction they are attempting. Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions. Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user profiles or organizational units. User Status: The user might be in a status that restricts certain actions (e.g., locked or inactive).
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed. Review the authorization logs to identify missing permissions. Role Assignment: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be checked using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). If necessary,

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