How To Fix /BOFU/MD_AUTH_CHK001 - Authorization check for &1 &2 failed for user &3

/BOFU/MD_AUTH_CHK001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/MD_AUTH_CHK -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Authorization check for &1 &2 failed for user &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/MD_AUTH_CHK001 - Authorization check for &1 &2 failed for user &3 ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/MD_AUTH_CHK001 Authorization check for &1 &2 failed for user &3 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data in the SAP system. This error is typically related to the Master Data Governance (MDG) module, where authorization checks are crucial for maintaining data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to perform the action related to the specified object (e.g., material, vendor, etc.).
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data access.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object associated with the action may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary fields for the user’s role.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may be assigned to the wrong organizational