How To Fix /DSD/HH201 - You are not authorized to use this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/HH -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: You are not authorized to use this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/HH201 - You are not authorized to use this function ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/HH201 You are not authorized to use this function typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular function within the SAP system. This error is common in environments where strict authorization controls are in place, such as in SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the function they are trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction or function.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the function being accessed.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the authorization check that failed.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the function again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to the DSD module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to the DSD module, such as those starting with /DSD/.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in the DSD module.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.