How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE820 - User &1 does not have authorization to perform XPRA &2 (activity &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 820

• Message text: User &1 does not have authorization to perform XPRA &2 (activity &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE820 - User &1 does not have authorization to perform XPRA &2 (activity &3) ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE820 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific XPRA (cross-application program) activity. This error typically arises during the execution of a background job or transaction that requires certain authorizations that the user lacks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to execute the specified XPRA.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the XPRA activity.
  Transport or Upgrade Issues: This error can also occur during system upgrades or transports if the necessary authorizations are not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization, you can either