How To Fix BL210 - No authorization; activity was not performed

BL210 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 210

• Message text: No authorization; activity was not performed

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BL210 - Details

• The SAP error message BL210 ("No authorization; activity was not performed") indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where security and access control are tightly managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that corresponds to the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile