How To Fix APBAPI012 - No authorization for activity / object type / object: &1 / &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APBAPI - Messages for IM BAPIs

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization for activity / object type / object: &1 / &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APBAPI012 - No authorization for activity / object type / object: &1 / &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message APBAPI012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity on a particular object type and object. This error typically arises in the context of authorization checks within SAP, particularly when using Business Application Programming Interfaces (BAPIs) or when accessing certain transactions or functions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform the requested action on the specified object. The parameters &1, &2, and &3 in the error message represent the object type and object that the user is trying to access. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object may have specific field values that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction or BAPI.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APBAPI012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user’s profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the object type and object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the detailed error message or by checking the transaction logs.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or BAPI again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization checks)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the specific transaction or BAPI you are trying to access.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific BAPIs or transactions to understand their authorization requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the APBAPI012 error.