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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and the roles assigned to them.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are being checked when the error occurs. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects and fields to the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  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 action again to confirm that the authorization issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to MDG may include B_MDG_MAT for material master data, B_MDG_VEND for vendor master data, etc.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in MDG.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.