How To Fix BCOS007 - Authorization missing in &. No message was created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOS - Create Messages from the Customer System

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Authorization missing in &. No message was created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOS007 - Authorization missing in &. No message was created ?

  The SAP error message BCOS007 indicates that there is a missing authorization for a specific action or transaction in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction or action being attempted may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the action being performed.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Maintenance:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can maintain the authorization objects in transaction SU21 to ensure that the required authorizations are available.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Maintain Authorization Objects
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects, roles, and profiles in SAP to better manage user permissions.
  Familiarize yourself with the SAP security model to effectively troubleshoot and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  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 and resolve the BCOS007 error in your SAP system.