How To Fix BC090 - Substitute authorization saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Substitute authorization saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC090 - Substitute authorization saved ?

  The SAP error message BC090 ("Substitute authorization saved") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's authorization management, particularly when dealing with substitute authorizations for users. This message indicates that a substitute authorization has been successfully saved in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Substitution Setup: The error message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that a substitution has been set up for a user. This can happen when a user is assigned a substitute for their authorizations, allowing another user to perform tasks on their behalf.
  Authorization Management: It may also occur during the process of managing user roles and authorizations, where a user is granted temporary access rights through a substitute.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Substitution: If you are seeing this message and it is unexpected, review the substitution settings in the system. Ensure that the correct user is set as a substitute and that the authorization levels are appropriate.
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user roles and authorizations are correctly assigned to both the original user and the substitute. This can be done through transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) or SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of this message, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team to understand how substitutions are managed in your organization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding the concepts of user roles, profiles, and authorizations in SAP can help in managing and troubleshooting issues related to user access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to user substitutions and authorizations.
  
  If you are experiencing issues beyond the informational message, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.