How To Fix GHO_AUTH005 - Invalid transaction &1 for Authorization check.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_AUTH -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid transaction &1 for Authorization check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_AUTH005 - Invalid transaction &1 for Authorization check. ?

  The SAP error message GHO_AUTH005 indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks for a specific transaction. The message typically states: "Invalid transaction &1 for Authorization check," where &1 is a placeholder for the transaction code that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization to execute the specified transaction.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code entered may be incorrect or not valid in the current context.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object associated with the transaction may not be properly assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the profiles assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check failure details.
  Review the authorization objects and values that are missing.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Code:
  
  Ensure that the transaction code entered is correct and valid.
  Check if the transaction is available in the current environment (e.g., development, testing, production).
  
  
  
  Role and Profile Assignment:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the transaction in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to the transaction.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GHO_AUTH005 error message in SAP.