How To Fix AUTHORITY018 - Reason: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Reason: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY018 - Reason: &1 ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY018 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the SAP system. The message format usually includes a reason code (represented by &1) that provides more context about the specific authorization issue.
  Cause:
  The cause of AUTHORITY018 is generally related to missing or insufficient authorizations in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary roles or authorizations.
  The roles assigned to the user do not include the required permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Changes in the authorization objects or roles that have not been updated for the user.
  The user is trying to access a transaction or object that is restricted by company policy or security settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUTHORITY018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  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 display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Analyze the output to identify the specific authorization object and the missing authorization.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AUTHORITY018 error effectively.