How To Fix CACS_STD290 - Missing authorization for user &1 for RFC (Module: &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STD - Higher Level Messages for Standard Contract

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Missing authorization for user &1 for RFC (Module: &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_STD290 - Missing authorization for user &1 for RFC (Module: &2) ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STD290 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a Remote Function Call (RFC) in a specific module. This error typically arises in the context of SAP systems when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires specific authorizations that have not been granted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified module.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the RFC call.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the necessary authorization objects may not be included in the profile.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were recently transported from another system, they may not have been properly assigned or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the RFC call.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the RFC call. This can often be found in the documentation for the module or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the appropriate roles that contain the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each object defines a set of fields that can be checked against user roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CACS_STD290 error.