How To Fix GHO_AUTH004 - Not authorized to &1 for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_AUTH -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Not authorized to &1 for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_AUTH004 - Not authorized to &1 for &2 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_AUTH004 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the system. The message typically follows the format: "Not authorized to &1 for &2," where &1 represents the action or object type, and &2 represents the specific object or resource.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to perform the requested action.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific transaction or object.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects that govern access to the action or object may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GHO_AUTH004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary authorizations for the action or object in question.
  
  
  
  Analyze Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the detailed error message or by using transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs.
  Use transaction SU24 to check the authorization checks related to the transaction or action being performed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU24: Maintain Authorization Defaults
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations and roles work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of authorization objects, profiles, and roles.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the GHO_AUTH004 error.