How To Fix DHAMB_BASE018 - No authorization for object - access denied: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHAMB_BASE - Messages of package LT_DHAMB_BASE

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization for object - access denied: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHAMB_BASE018 - No authorization for object - access denied: &1 ?

  The SAP error message DHAMB_BASE018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific object in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access data for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific object or transaction they are trying to access.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object in question is not assigned to the user’s role, or the values assigned do not match the required values for the action being performed.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured, or the roles assigned may not be up to date.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or objects may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DHAMB_BASE018 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles.
  If the required authorization object is missing, you may need to add it to the role and regenerate the profile.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the authorization object is present but the values are incorrect, you may need to adjust the values in the role to match the required access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization object that is causing 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 transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and data. Each object has fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DHAMB_BASE018 error.