How To Fix BC042 - The authorization & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The authorization & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC042 - The authorization & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message BC042 indicates that the authorization object specified is invalid. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations, or when the authorization object itself is not correctly defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Authorization Object: The authorization object referenced in the transaction or program does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object:
  
  Verify that the authorization object mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SU21 to check the authorization object definitions.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and profiles assigned that include the required authorization object.
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user’s profiles are correctly assigned and that they include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the authorization object was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and help troubleshoot the issue further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BC042 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.