How To Fix GK062 - No authorization for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 062

• Message text: No authorization for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK062 - No authorization for &1 ?

  The SAP error message GK062 ("No authorization for &1") typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The "&1" in the message usually represents the specific object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the action being performed.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object contains fields that define the specific authorizations required for various actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  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 GK062 error message.