How To Fix FITP251 - No authorization exists for this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITP -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No authorization exists for this function

What causes this issue?

The 'Office number' and 'Terminal ID' of the reservation system are not
authorized for this function.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITP251 - No authorization exists for this function ?

  The SAP error message FITP251 "No authorization exists for 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 can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or perform a specific operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorization object that governs the function they are trying to access.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile linked to the user may not cover the required authorizations for the function.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access to certain functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is missing. This can often be found in the detailed error message or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant role and then assign that role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  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 has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the structure of authorization objects, which consist of fields that define the specific permissions.
  Familiarize yourself with the concept of roles and profiles in SAP, as they are essential for managing user access.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FITP251 error effectively.