How To Fix /ASU/GENERAL083 - Missing authorizations to start transaction &. Contact your SysAdmin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Missing authorizations to start transaction &. Contact your SysAdmin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL083 - Missing authorizations to start transaction &. Contact your SysAdmin ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL083 Missing authorizations to start transaction &. Contact your SysAdmin indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction in the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles assigned to their user profile to access the specified transaction.
  Role Changes: Changes in roles or authorizations may have occurred, leading to the user losing access to certain transactions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction may be restricted based on certain criteria (e.g., user group, company code).
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting your system administrator (SysAdmin). They can check the user's authorizations and make necessary adjustments.
  Check User Roles: The SysAdmin should verify the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the required authorization objects for the transaction are included.
  Use SU53 Transaction: The user can execute transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This transaction provides a detailed report of the authorization check that failed, which can help the SysAdmin identify the missing authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: The SysAdmin should review the relevant authorization objects associated with the transaction and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  Adjust User Profile: If needed, the SysAdmin can adjust the user profile or roles to include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each transaction may require specific authorization objects to be assigned to a user.
  Transaction Codes: The transaction code that is causing the error should be noted, as it will help in identifying the required authorizations.
  User Management: Understanding how user roles and authorizations are managed in your organization is crucial for resolving such issues.
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on authorization concepts, which can be helpful for both users and administrators in understanding how to manage authorizations effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.