How To Fix /BDL/TASKMANAGER120 - No authority for execution (Activity &1 Authority Object &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/TASKMANAGER -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No authority for execution (Activity &1 Authority Object &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/TASKMANAGER120 - No authority for execution (Activity &1 Authority Object &2) ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/TASKMANAGER120 No authority for execution (Activity &1 Authority Object &2) indicates that a user is attempting to execute a task or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems where security and access control are strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified activity (Activity &1) related to the authority object (Authority Object &2).
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the required authorizations due to changes in roles or profiles.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be configured correctly, or the necessary fields may not be filled in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the activity in question.
  If roles need to be added or modified, this can be done using transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user needs additional authorizations, you may need to modify the authorization profiles associated with their roles.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations for the activity and authority object are included.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s 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 transaction or task again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and activities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 error message.