How To Fix FMSHERLOCK202 - No authorization for this action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSHERLOCK -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: No authorization for this action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSHERLOCK202 - No authorization for this action ?

  The SAP error message FMSHERLOCK202: No authorization for this action typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, including Financial Management, where specific roles and permissions are required to execute certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct role or profile that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that are preventing the action.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which are assigned to users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.