How To Fix /ACCGO/UIS_MSG308 - Authorization failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_MSG -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Authorization failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG308 - Authorization failed ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG308 Authorization failed typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction within the SAP system. This error is often related to the Universal Integration Services (UIS) or other components that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles to execute the transaction or access the data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  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 for the action being performed are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  If you identify a missing authorization object, you may need to request the necessary permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly activated after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 for user and role management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for your organization.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the authorization concept in your specific SAP environment.