How To Fix AUTHORITY020 - There is insufficient authorization for the specified location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 020

• Message text: There is insufficient authorization for the specified location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY020 - There is insufficient authorization for the specified location ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY020 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization for a specific location or object within the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a transaction, report, or function that requires certain authorizations that the user does not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects that are required to access the specified location or perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Location-Specific Restrictions: The authorization may be restricted to certain locations, and the user is trying to access a location for which they do not have permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each object defines a specific area of access control.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AUTHORITY020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.