How To Fix FT359 - You are not authorized to use transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 359

• Message text: You are not authorized to use transaction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT359 - You are not authorized to use transaction & ?

  The SAP error message FT359 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific transaction code (represented by the "&" symbol). This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct role assigned that includes access to the transaction.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object related to the transaction may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate role that includes the transaction code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction SUIM to run an authorization check for the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG to include the required transaction code.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the transaction are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error details and the transaction code you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, ask the user to log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for user and role management include SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System).
  Authorization Objects: Each transaction in SAP is linked to specific authorization objects. Understanding these can help in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on authorization concepts and how to manage user roles and profiles, which can be helpful for administrators.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FT359 error message.