How To Fix APPLG866 - You are not authorized to perform this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPLG - Application Graphics Messages (Graphic Proxy Framework)

• Message number: 866

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this operation

What causes this issue?

You wanted to start the IGS Administration by running transaction SIGS
or by running report GRAPHICS_IGS_ADMIN. This is not possible since an
authorization for object S_ADMI_FCD with field value S_ADMI_FCD=IGS is
missing in your user master record.

System Response

Execution is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Contact the responsible administrator and ask them for granting the
missing authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPLG866 - You are not authorized to perform this operation ?

  The SAP error message APPLG866, which states "You are not authorized to perform this operation," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction or access certain data within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a report, execute a transaction, or perform an operation that requires specific permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations for the operation being attempted.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects required for the operation are not included in the user's role.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to insufficient permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  Role Adjustment: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Documentation: Ensure that there is proper documentation of roles and authorizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for complex authorization issues or if you need to create new roles.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the user's authorizations and the specific transaction or operation being attempted.