How To Fix FDT_CORE331 - Missing authorization for application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CORE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Core

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Missing authorization for application &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CORE331 - Missing authorization for application &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CORE331 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization to access a specific application or function within the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary authorization objects.
  The authorization objects assigned to the user do not include the required permissions for the specific application.
  Changes in the authorization roles or profiles that have not been updated for the user.
  The application or transaction may require additional authorizations that were not previously needed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDT_CORE331 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can 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 roles include the necessary authorization objects for the application in question.
  If the required authorization objects are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction or application you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the application again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each object defines a specific permission that can be granted to users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for more detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FDT_CORE331 error.