How To Fix DP_SHARED159 - Authorization not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DP_SHARED - SAP digital payments add-on shared error messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Authorization not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DP_SHARED159 - Authorization not found ?

  The SAP error message DP_SHARED159: Authorization not found typically indicates that a user is trying to access a function or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP Data Processing (DP) or other areas where authorization checks are enforced.
  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 roles assigned that include 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 Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that has restricted access to certain transactions or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects.
  If roles are missing, you may need to create or modify roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the authorization objects in the role to include the missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant environments (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or function you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the DP_SHARED159 error message.