How To Fix FM218 - Program run abended due to missing authorization (log)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Program run abended due to missing authorization (log)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM218 - Program run abended due to missing authorization (log) ?

  The SAP error message FM218 indicates that a program has terminated abnormally (abended) due to missing authorization. This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the FM218 error is that the user lacks the required authorization object(s) to perform the action they are trying to execute. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have the role assigned, but the specific authorization objects within that role do not grant the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or objects may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FM218 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will display the last authorization check and show which authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the transaction or function being executed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to add the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant environments if you are working in a multi-system landscape.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each object defines a specific permission that can be granted to users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last 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.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FM218 error in SAP.