How To Fix GEF_CORE_MSG060 - You are not authorized to process Business Object &1. Contact sys admin.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CORE_MSG - Message class for GEF core

• Message number: 060

• Message text: You are not authorized to process Business Object &1. Contact sys admin.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG060 - You are not authorized to process Business Object &1. Contact sys admin. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG060 indicates that a user is not authorized to process a specific Business Object (BO). This typically occurs in scenarios where a user attempts to perform an action on a business object for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to access or manipulate the specified Business Object.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the Business Object.
  Business Object Configuration: The Business Object may have specific access controls that restrict certain users or roles from processing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the Business Object in question.
  If the user needs access, a system administrator can create or modify roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you are not the system administrator, contact them to review the authorization settings and make necessary adjustments.
  Provide them with the details of the error message and the Business Object you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Objects: In SAP, Business Objects are entities that represent business data and processes. They can be related to various modules such as Sales, Finance, etc.
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Each authorization object defines a set of permissions for specific actions on business objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User Maintenance.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the GEF_CORE_MSG060 error message.