How To Fix AO001 - Transaction &1 is not in table 020 - contact your system specialist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Transaction &1 is not in table 020 - contact your system specialist

What causes this issue?

You selected transaction &V1&.
The technical control for this transaction is in table T020.
There is no entry for transaction &V1& in table T020.

System Response

The system does not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator, since this error should not normally
occur.
Check table T020 for transaction code &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO001 - Transaction &1 is not in table 020 - contact your system specialist ?

  The SAP error message AO001, which states "Transaction &1 is not in table 020 - contact your system specialist," typically occurs when a transaction code is not found in the specified table (in this case, table 020). This table is used to manage authorization checks for transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Entry: The transaction code you are trying to access is not listed in the authorization table (table 020). This can happen if the transaction is newly created or if it has been removed from the table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction, leading to the system not recognizing the transaction in the context of the user's profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the authorization management settings that prevents the transaction from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Code: Verify that the transaction code you are trying to access is correct and exists in the system.
  Authorization Check:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  If you have access, check the user roles assigned to your user ID using transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  Update Table 020:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the transaction code to table 020 using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16N (General Table Display). However, this should be done with caution and typically requires the involvement of a system administrator or security specialist.
  
  
  Contact System Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your system administrator or SAP security team. They can investigate the issue further and make the necessary adjustments to the authorization settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table 020: This table is part of the authorization management in SAP and contains entries for transaction codes and their associated authorization objects.
  Authorization Objects: These are used to define the permissions required to execute specific transactions or access certain data within SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Each transaction in SAP is identified by a unique transaction code, which is used to access various functionalities within the system.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and update user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the necessary access to perform their job functions.
  Maintain documentation of changes made to authorization settings for future reference and audits.
  Conduct periodic audits of transaction codes and their associated authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.