How To Fix GHO_BO120 - Authorization missing for activity &1 for transaction &2

GHO_BO120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Authorization missing for activity &1 for transaction &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO120 - Authorization missing for activity &1 for transaction &2 ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO120 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This message typically arises in the context of Business Objects (BO) or other SAP applications where specific permissions are required to execute certain transactions or activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific activity or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction code being accessed may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GHO_BO120 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This