How To Fix /BDL/TASKMANAGER121 - Authority &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/TASKMANAGER -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Authority &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/TASKMANAGER121 - Authority &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/TASKMANAGER121 Authority &1 is missing typically indicates that a user is trying to perform an action that requires specific authorizations, but they do not have the necessary permissions assigned to their user profile. This error is related to the Business Data Management (BDM) or Business Data Lifecycle Management (BDLM) functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific task or transaction they are trying to execute.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If you identify that the user is missing a specific role or authorization object, you can assign the necessary roles through transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the role includes the required authorization objects related to the task the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s 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 error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the task the user is trying to perform. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Business Data Management and the specific functionalities being used to understand the required authorizations better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /BDL/TASKMANAGER121 Authority &1 is missing error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in SAP.