How To Fix BA608 - &1 (&2): no authorization

BA608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 608

• Message text: &1 (&2): no authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA608 - &1 (&2): no authorization ?

  The SAP error message BA608 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction, report, or when trying to access specific data objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to perform the action or access the data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the action being performed is not included in the user's profile.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user's authorization profile or the roles assigned to them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
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