How To Fix DMC_AUTH_CHECK015 - User &1 not authorized to perform operation &2 on table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_AUTH_CHECK - Messages for Authority Check

• Message number: 015

• Message text: User &1 not authorized to perform operation &2 on table &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_AUTH_CHECK015 - User &1 not authorized to perform operation &2 on table &3 ?

  The SAP error message DMC_AUTH_CHECK015 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific operation on a particular table. This error typically arises in the context of data management and can occur in various SAP modules, especially when dealing with data migration or data management tasks.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user attempting to perform the operation. The message specifies:
  
  User: The user ID that is trying to perform the operation.
  Operation: The specific action (e.g., read, write, delete) that the user is attempting to execute.
  Table: The name of the table on which the operation is being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary authorizations for the operation on the specified table.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG to modify roles and add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object that governs access to the table and operation. Common authorization objects include S_TABU_DIS (for table display) and S_TABU_CLI (for table change).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more details on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check the audit logs for any additional information regarding authorization failures, which can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the DMC_AUTH_CHECK015 error.