How To Fix /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK016 - Check user authorization for '&1' '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Check user authorization for '&1' '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK016 - Check user authorization for '&1' '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK016 Check user authorization for '&1' '&2' typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the SAP system. This error is often related to authorization checks that are part of the Business Objects Financials (BOFU) module or similar areas in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified object or action. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object being checked may have specific field values that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  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.
  Review the authorization logs to determine what specific authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  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 action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the action the user is trying to perform. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization checks in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /BOFU/AUTH_CHECK016.