How To Fix /CFG/UI_BCW094 - Action cannot be performed due to missing authorization.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/UI_BCW -

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Action cannot be performed due to missing authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/UI_BCW094 - Action cannot be performed due to missing authorization. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/UI_BCW094 Action cannot be performed due to missing authorization typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action in the SAP system does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to execute that action. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or functionalities within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have removed access to certain actions.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that has restricted access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will help identify which authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and check the assigned roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects for the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role in PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each object defines a specific action that can be performed on a specific data set.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /CFG/UI_BCW094.