How To Fix CAWUSL353 - You are not authorized for search pattern &1 for activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CAWUSL - Message Class for Generic Table Browser

• Message number: 353

• Message text: You are not authorized for search pattern &1 for activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CAWUSL353 - You are not authorized for search pattern &1 for activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message CAWUSL353 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific search pattern for a particular activity. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization checks, where the system verifies whether a user has the necessary permissions to execute a certain action or access specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role that allows them to perform the search pattern for the specified activity.
  Missing Roles: The user may not be assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the authorization settings related to the specific activity or search pattern.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the error message details or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the activity again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how SAP authorizations work, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.