How To Fix BCOM_EC_R003 - The function could not be executed due to lack of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOM_EC_R - BCOM RBR: Messages for Return Codes of Router

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The function could not be executed due to lack of authorization

What causes this issue?

You do not have the required authorization within the routing server to
execute the function.
Note: These are not authorizations of the SAP system, rather
authorizations that are configured and checked within the routing
server. The server concerned is '&V1&'.
Further information:
Message from external software component: &V2&
Return code of external software component: &V3&
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System Response

The function was not executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOM_EC_R003 - The function could not be executed due to lack of authorization ?

  The SAP error message BCOM_EC_R003 indicates that a function could not be executed due to a lack of authorization. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the specific function or transaction.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the transaction may not be included in the user's role.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the function they are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing.
  This transaction provides a detailed report of the authorization check that failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  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, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the function again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BCOM_EC_R003 error.