How To Fix GK054 - Authorization "&" is missing for subitems and subitem categories.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Authorization "&" is missing for subitems and subitem categories.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK054 - Authorization "&" is missing for subitems and subitem categories. ?

  The SAP error message GK054 indicates that there is a missing authorization for a specific action related to subitems and subitem categories in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires certain authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be related to specific transaction codes or activities that involve subitems and subitem categories.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the required permissions to access or modify subitems and subitem categories.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK054 error, you can 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 check the user’s authorizations directly.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to subitems and subitem categories.
  If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user needs additional authorizations, you can modify the authorization profiles in transaction PFCG to include the missing authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each authorization object consists of fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 GK054 error message.