How To Fix COM_WEC_USER_MSG008 - User not authorized: RFC FM &1, Authorization object &2, Activity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_WEC_USER_MSG - User-Specific Messages in SAP Web Channel Exp. Mgt.

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User not authorized: RFC FM &1, Authorization object &2, Activity &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_WEC_USER_MSG008 - User not authorized: RFC FM &1, Authorization object &2, Activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message COM_WEC_USER_MSG008 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific Remote Function Module (RFC) due to missing authorizations related to a specific authorization object and activity. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  RFC FM &1: This refers to the specific Remote Function Module that the user is trying to access.
  Authorization object &2: This indicates the authorization object that is required for the operation.
  Activity &3: This specifies the activity (such as create, read, update, delete) that the user is trying to perform.
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified authorization object.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions for the RFC function module.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the specified RFC function module.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to perform a more detailed analysis of user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. Use transaction PFCG to edit the roles and add the required authorization objects and activities.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each authorization object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message COM_WEC_USER_MSG008.