How To Fix FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS101 - You are not authorized to &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS - FIP messages related to errors from Business Layer

• Message number: 101

• Message text: You are not authorized to &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS101 - You are not authorized to &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS101 with the description "You are not authorized to &1 &2" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to execute the transaction or access the data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  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 to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify the authorization profile or role to include the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the changes are tested in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the necessary authorizations and processes to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transaction or action being performed. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  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 the cause of the authorization error and take appropriate action to resolve it.