How To Fix GHO_ALLOC_UI206 - User &2 does not have authority to perform this activity for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC_UI - Message Class for UI for Allocation

• Message number: 206

• Message text: User &2 does not have authority to perform this activity for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI206 - User &2 does not have authority to perform this activity for &1 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC_UI206 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity related to a particular object or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization management, where user roles and permissions are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user (indicated by &2) lacks the required authorizations to perform the action on the specified object (indicated by &1).
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the activity.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the activity may not be properly configured or may be missing the necessary permissions for the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the activity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the error message details or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Use transaction SU53 (Display Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and 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.
  Test the activity again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP manages user roles and authorizations is crucial. Familiarize yourself with concepts like authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on specific authorization objects and their configurations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary authorizations to the user.