How To Fix CRM_IU_IL_TOOLS017 - No authorization for RFC function &1 for RFC destination &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_IL_TOOLS - General messages for BOL / GenIL

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization for RFC function &1 for RFC destination &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_IL_TOOLS017 - No authorization for RFC function &1 for RFC destination &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_IL_TOOLS017 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for a specific RFC (Remote Function Call) function for a given RFC destination. This typically occurs when a user or a system does not have the necessary permissions to execute a function module remotely.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user or system trying to execute the RFC function does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly, or the user credentials used for the RFC connection may not have the necessary permissions.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific function module being called.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the RFC function are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 to check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC destination have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the RFC function.
  You can create or modify roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the RFC call again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Function Module: Identify the specific function module that is causing the issue (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  RFC Destination: The RFC destination (&2) should be verified for correct settings and user credentials.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the function modules being called.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the RFC function call in SAP.