How To Fix CM_EHFND_AUTH_CHECK001 - Authorization check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_AUTH_CHECK -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Authorization check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_AUTH_CHECK001 - Authorization check failed ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_AUTH_CHECK001: Authorization check failed typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular resource within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Fiori applications or when using the SAP Gateway.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to access the specific transaction, application, or service.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects associated with the action may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to insufficient permissions.
  Changes in Authorization Roles: Recent changes to roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check that failed. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Check the relevant authorization objects and ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Authorizations:
  
  If the user is missing required authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create new ones that include the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles and add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles, which are collections of authorization objects that define what actions a user can perform.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization checks. Sometimes, specific issues may have been documented with solutions or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management for best practices and guidelines on setting up user roles and permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization check failure indicated by the error message CM_EHFND_AUTH_CHECK001.