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How To Fix AUTHORITY002 - There is no authorization for the specified work area


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

  • Message number: 002

  • Message text: There is no authorization for the specified work area

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY002 - There is no authorization for the specified work area ?

    The SAP error message AUTHORITY002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific work area or perform a certain action within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and compliance.

    Cause:

    The error can occur due to several reasons:

    1. Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that grants access to the specific work area.
    2. Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
    3. Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
    4. Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have access to certain areas but not to the specific organizational levels required for the action.
    5. Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.

    Solution:

    To resolve the AUTHORITY002 error, you can follow these steps:

    1. Check User Roles:

      • Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
      • Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
    2. Review Authorization Objects:

      • Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
      • Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations.
    3. Modify Roles:

      • If you identify that the user is missing the required authorization object, you may need to modify the role using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
      • Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
    4. Test Changes:

      • After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
      • Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
    5. Consult with Security Team:

      • If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the authorization issue.

    Related Information:

    • Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific data.
    • Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users, while profiles are generated from roles and contain the actual authorizations.
    • Transaction Codes:
      • SU01: User Maintenance
      • SU53: Display Authorization Check
      • SUIM: User Information System
      • PFCG: Role Maintenance

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AUTHORITY002 error in SAP.

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