How To Fix AUTHORITY034 - You are not authorized to use weighting profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You are not authorized to use weighting profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY034 - You are not authorized to use weighting profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY034 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to use a specific weighting profile in the system. This error typically arises in contexts where certain profiles or functionalities are restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific weighting profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The weighting profile may be restricted to certain user roles or groups, and the current user does not belong to those roles.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include access to the required weighting profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUTHORITY034 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to the weighting profile in question.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the required weighting profile.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and any custom authorization objects related to the weighting profiles.
  Weighting Profiles: These are often used in various SAP modules, such as SAP Sourcing or SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and are used to evaluate and rank suppliers or products based on certain criteria.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the AUTHORITY034 error effectively.