How To Fix AD878 - No authorization for action: & with object: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 878

• Message text: No authorization for action: & with object: &

What causes this issue?

You do not have system authorization for carrying out the desired action
or for a certain object.

System Response

The authorization concept of the SAP - ABAP/4 Dictionary checks the
authorization according to the following criteria:
i) authorization to execute a certain action
ii) authorization to process a certain object type (e.g.
TABL or INDX etc... )
iii) authorization to process objects assigned to a certain development
class.

How to fix this error?

Check your authorizations in agreement with your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD878 - No authorization for action: & with object: & ?

  The SAP error message AD878 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to a particular object. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object associated with the action is not assigned to the user’s profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user’s profile or the roles assigned to them, such as being inactive or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile again.
  
  
  
  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.
  Test the action again to confirm that the authorization issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control model, where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Each authorization is linked to an authorization object that defines the permissions for various actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the AD878 error message.