How To Fix EWA038 - No authorization for this expression (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No authorization for this expression (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA038 - No authorization for this expression (&1) ?

  The SAP error message EWA038 ("No authorization for this expression (&1)") typically indicates that a user is attempting to execute a transaction or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to run a report, access a specific module, or perform a certain action within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to their user profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action or transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to missing authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned to the user.
  If the required role is missing, it may need to be created or modified to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object contains fields that define the specific authorizations required for various actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the EWA038 error message.