How To Fix A5054 - App. request variants were skipped due to lacking authorization.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 054

• Message text: App. request variants were skipped due to lacking authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5054 - App. request variants were skipped due to lacking authorization. ?

  The SAP error message A5054 indicates that application request variants were skipped because the user lacks the necessary authorization to execute them. This typically occurs during the transport of requests or when executing certain transactions that involve variants.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction does not have the required authorizations to access the specific variants associated with the application request.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or the variants.
  Transport Request Settings: The transport request may have been configured in a way that restricts access to certain variants based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required variants.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to the specific transaction and variants. This can be done using transaction SE93 to find the transaction code and then checking the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transport Request:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport request, ensure that the request is properly configured and that the necessary variants are included in the transport. You may need to adjust the transport settings or re-import the request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and specific objects related to the transaction being executed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific transaction to understand the required authorizations and any related configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the A5054 error message.