How To Fix BS051 - & not allowed (&, object &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 051

• Message text: & not allowed (&, object &)

What causes this issue?

The status check for the status object &V3& indicated that the
procedure "&V1&" cannot be performed because &V2& forbids it.

System Response

Procedure "&V1&" is not performed.

How to fix this error?

If procedure "&V1&" is to be performed, the &V2& of object &V3& must be
reset.
Other statuses than &V2& can also prevent the procedure. This message
does not tell you all statuses which currently prevent procedure
"&V1&".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS051 - & not allowed (&, object &) ?

  The SAP error message BS051 typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization for a specific object or action. The message often appears in the context of authorization checks, where the system is unable to grant the necessary permissions for a user to perform a certain operation.
  Cause of Error BS051
  The error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being accessed may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The object may be restricted by an authorization group, and the user does not have access to that group.
  
  
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured, leading to insufficient permissions.
  
  
  Solution to Error BS051
  To resolve the BS051 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue. You can do this by looking at the details of the error message, which usually specifies the object type and name.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be involved in the transaction or action that triggered the error.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BS051 error in SAP.