How To Fix GU826 - ------ Authorization check error messages (GRAU, GUAU) ------------------

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 826

• Message text: ------ Authorization check error messages (GRAU, GUAU) ------------------

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU826 - ------ Authorization check error messages (GRAU, GUAU) ------------------ ?

  The SAP error message GU826 indicates an authorization check failure related to the authorization objects GRAU (Authorization for User Administration) and GUAU (Authorization for User Administration - User Master). This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific transaction or action.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary authorizations.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels that prevent the user from accessing certain data or performing specific actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects (GRAU, GUAU).
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Check:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects (GRAU, GUAU) to see what fields and values are required. You can do this by using transaction SU21 (Authorization Object Maintenance) to view the details of these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  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
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  GRAU: Authorization for User Administration
  GUAU: Authorization for User Administration - User Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GU826 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.