How To Fix GU834 - No authorization for table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 834

• Message text: No authorization for table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU834 - No authorization for table & ?

  The SAP error message GU834 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific table. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data that they are permitted to see.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that grants access to the specific table.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the table in question.
  Table-Specific Authorization: Some tables require specific authorizations that are not covered by general roles or profiles.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects for the table in question.
  If the role does not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization object, you can add it to the user’s role in transaction PFCG.
  Make sure to include the necessary activity (like display, change, etc.) for the specific table.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  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 resolve the GU834 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required table.