How To Fix C$169 - No authorization for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No authorization for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$169 - No authorization for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message C$169 "No authorization for &1 &2" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent specific objects or actions that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the relevant roles and then generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each object defines a set of permissions for specific actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.