How To Fix BCOS010 - No authorization in & for creating a message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No authorization in & for creating a message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOS010 - No authorization in & for creating a message ?

  The SAP error message BCOS010 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a message in the specified area (denoted by the & in the message). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Communication Services or when using the SAP Business Workplace.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to perform the action of creating a message in the specified area. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for message creation.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow message creation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BCOS010 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for message creation.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Authorization Objects:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization object (e.g., S_BC for Business Communication), you can add it to the user's role.
  Ensure that the authorization object has the correct activity (e.g., create, change) and the necessary field values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help adjust the roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the message creation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to message creation in SAP. Common objects include S_BC and S_USER_AUTH.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check user details.
  SUIM: User information system to analyze user authorizations.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BCOS010 error.