How To Fix DG312 - *Authorization does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 312

• Message text: *Authorization does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG312 - *Authorization does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DG312, which states "Authorization does not exist," typically indicates that a user is trying to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when accessing certain transactions, reports, or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have removed access inadvertently.
  User Type: The user may be a type that is restricted from performing certain actions (e.g., a test user).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed.
  This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Authorization Profile:
  
  Check if the user has the correct authorization profile assigned. You can do this in transaction SU01 under the "Profiles" tab.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  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
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices.
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DG312 error message in SAP.