How To Fix COM_DML_ENGINE001 - You are not authorized for activity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_ENGINE - MDF Processing Layer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized for activity &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE001 - You are not authorized for activity & ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_ENGINE001 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity within the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the specific activity.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the activity may not be properly configured or may be missing the necessary values for the user.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations due to changes in roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). 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 check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the user is missing the required authorization, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorizations.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the activity the user is trying to perform. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects related to the activity in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.