How To Fix 88268 - No authorization for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 268

• Message text: No authorization for &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to perform an action for which you have no authorization.

System Response

The system does not permit this action for the user &SY-UNAME&.

How to fix this error?

If you are meant to have authorization for this transaction, contact
your system administrator.
Check which authorization you are missing by means of transaction
SU53.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88268 - No authorization for &1 ?

  The SAP error message "88268 No authorization for &1" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The "&1" in the message will be replaced with the specific object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific object or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user’s roles may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction or object.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the action may not be assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify the missing authorizations.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are specific checks that SAP performs to determine if a user has the necessary permissions to perform an action. Each transaction or action may require different authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  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 causing the error message "88268 No authorization for &1".