How To Fix AUTHORITY001 - There is no authorization for the data selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 001

• Message text: There is no authorization for the data selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY001 - There is no authorization for the data selection ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY001 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or select certain data in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with security policies.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific data or transaction.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Data Selection Restrictions: The data selection criteria may be restricted by authorization checks that the user does not meet.
  Role Changes: Recent changes to user roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access to certain data.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the AUTHORITY001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user’s profile and check the assigned roles and authorizations.
  Verify if the necessary authorization objects are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the transaction or data selection.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the user’s role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Provide them with the details of the error and any relevant information from the SU53 transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AUTHORITY001 error effectively.