How To Fix DP_SHARED161 - Authorization is inconsistent: missing transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Authorization is inconsistent: missing transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DP_SHARED161 - Authorization is inconsistent: missing transaction ?

  The SAP error message DP_SHARED161 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the authorization settings for a user, specifically related to missing transaction authorizations. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a transaction or function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user might not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Profile Issues: There could be issues with the user profile or the way roles are configured in the system.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may not have been properly updated or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required transaction are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Configuration:
  
  If the required transaction is not included in the user’s roles, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary transaction codes to the role and regenerate the profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes were made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they have been transported correctly to the relevant environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  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
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  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 issue related to the DP_SHARED161 error message.