How To Fix AD081 - No authorization for object &, active version missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No authorization for object &, active version missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD081 - No authorization for object &, active version missing ?

  The SAP error message AD081 ("No authorization for object &, active version missing") typically indicates that a user is trying to access a specific object (like a report, transaction, or program) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a report that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Inactive Version: The active version of the object may not be available or may not have been properly activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated correctly in the target system.
  Object Not Defined: The object may not be defined in the system, or the user may be trying to access an object that is not available in their current environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  If the object is a program or report, ensure that it is activated. You can check this in transaction SE80 or SE38.
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations or to investigate the issue further.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Issues:
  
  Ensure that the active version of the object is available and correctly configured. If there are multiple versions, verify that the correct one is active.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the transaction or report you are trying to access.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AD081 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.