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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the activity and transaction in question.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the transaction code.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions required for specific actions. Each transaction may require different authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes relevant to your role and the actions you need to perform.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the GHO_BO120 error message.