How To Fix AUTHORITY060 - User &1 is not authorized to use MLR Profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 060

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to use MLR Profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY060 - User &1 is not authorized to use MLR Profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY060 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to use a specific MLR (Multi-Level Reporting) profile. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user attempts to access or execute a function that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects that are required to access the MLR profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The MLR profile itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the MLR profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects for the MLR profile.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects related to MLR profiles, such as S_MLR_PROFILE or any other specific objects that govern access to MLR functionalities.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Role:
  
  If the user should have access to the MLR profile, ensure that they are assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access to the MLR profile again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to MLR profiles. This may include S_MLR_PROFILE or other related objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on MLR profiles and the associated authorization requirements.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or authorization logs to see if there are any patterns or repeated issues with other users regarding the same MLR profile.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AUTHORITY060 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the MLR profile.