How To Fix CFD_GENERATION014 - User &1 not authorized for performing activity &2 for object type &3

CFD_GENERATION014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_GENERATION - Custom Fields: Generation Handler

• Message number: 014

• Message text: User &1 not authorized for performing activity &2 for object type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_GENERATION014 - User &1 not authorized for performing activity &2 for object type &3 ?

  The SAP error message CFD_GENERATION014 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity for a given object type. This error typically arises in the context of authorization checks within the SAP system, particularly when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access data for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object or activity assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific object type and activity.
  Object Type Restrictions: The object type in question may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction