How To Fix BEH017 - No authorization to create subscription for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BEH - message class for BEH

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization to create subscription for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BEH017 - No authorization to create subscription for &1 ?

  The SAP error message BEH017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a subscription for a specific object (represented by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Event Handling or similar functionalities where subscriptions to events or notifications are managed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to create the subscription. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for creating subscriptions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow for the creation of subscriptions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BEH017 error, you can follow these 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 code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for creating subscriptions.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for creating subscriptions. Common authorization objects related to event handling might include S_BEH or similar.
  Ensure that these objects are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user attempt to create the subscription again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for specific authorization objects related to Business Event Handling or subscriptions.
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and event handling.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the BEH017 error.