How To Fix FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS103 - Authorization error; contact system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Authorization error; contact system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS103 - Authorization error; contact system administrator ?

  The SAP error message "FIP_BL_MESSAGE_CLASS103 Authorization error; contact system administrator" typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or perform a function that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles assigned to their user profile.
  Role Changes: Recent changes to user roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may be incomplete.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on organizational policies or security settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. They can check the user's authorization profile and make necessary adjustments.
  Check User Roles: The administrator should verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorization objects.
  Review Authorization Objects: The administrator can use transaction codes like SU53 (to analyze authorization failures) or SUIM (to check user information) to identify missing authorizations.
  Adjust Authorizations: If specific authorizations are missing, the administrator can add them to the user's role or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Testing: After adjustments, the user should log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect and test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Displays the last authorization check failure for the user.
  SUIM: User Information System for checking roles and authorizations.
  PFCG: Role maintenance transaction to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  
  
  Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on authorization management, which can be helpful for both users and administrators.
  
  
  Security Policies: Organizations often have specific security policies that dictate how authorizations are managed, so it's important to be aware of these when troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.