How To Fix /CEERE/DM281 - Insufficient authorization for operation execution

/CEERE/DM281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CEERE/DM -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Insufficient authorization for operation execution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CEERE/DM281 - Insufficient authorization for operation execution ?

  The SAP error message /CEERE/DM281 Insufficient authorization for operation execution typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific operation within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of data management or data migration tasks, particularly when using tools like SAP Data Management or SAP Data Hub.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Roles: The user account does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to perform the operation.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the operation are not included in the user's profile.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that restrict certain operations based on user roles.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted for specific user groups or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for the operation being executed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53