How To Fix CL_PS_MD_MSG011 - No authorization for the object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_PS_MD_MSG - Messages for Project Editor

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No authorization for the object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_PS_MD_MSG011 - No authorization for the object ?

  The SAP error message CL_PS_MD_MSG011 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific object in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where authorization checks are strictly enforced to ensure that users can only access data and perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object required to perform the action.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not be correctly configured or may be missing required authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes to roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Required Authorization:
  
  Check the transaction or action that triggered the error to identify which authorization object is missing. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles and their associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization object is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG:
  
  Add the necessary authorization object to the role.
  Generate the profile after making changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object has fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CL_PS_MD_MSG011.