How To Fix DP_SHARED160 - Authorization is inconsistent: missing source

DP_SHARED160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Authorization is inconsistent: missing source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DP_SHARED160 - Authorization is inconsistent: missing source ?

  The SAP error message DP_SHARED160 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the authorization settings related to a specific object or transaction. The message specifically states that there is a "missing source," which typically means that the system is unable to find the necessary authorization object or source that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Inconsistent Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or operation.
  Changes in Authorization Profiles: If there have been recent changes to authorization profiles or roles, it may have led to the removal of necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53