How To Fix HH052 - Check the authorizations of the (executable) SAP programs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HH - (Long) text for check tool 'infcfgcheck'

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Check the authorizations of the (executable) SAP programs

What causes this issue?

This message is not an error! The single check could not perform an
automatic check as it usually does.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Adjust the SAP programs (in directory
'usr/sap/<SID>/SYS/exe/run') to the (recommended) attributes
specified below. You can change 'incorrect' program attributes with
the usual operating system commands ('chown',
'chgrp' and 'chmod') (possibly as user 'root').
Programs 'infcatlgr', 'infstart', 'infstop', 'infaccess' and
'infstatus' should have owner 'root', group 'sapsys' and
access authorization '4754'. Programs 'sapdba',
'infcfgcheck', 'arcauto', 'arcevent', 'archive_control',
'arcpanic', 'arcprep', 'arcstop', 'arcvolum', 'backup_control' and
'infarcexe' should have owner and group 'informix' and access
authorization '6755'.
(CAUITON: You might be missing one or another of these programs since
you are using an older SAP Release.)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HH052 - Check the authorizations of the (executable) SAP programs ?

  The SAP error message HH052 indicates that there is an issue with the authorizations related to executing certain SAP programs. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a program or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to execute the specific program or transaction.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the program.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the program.
  Program Restrictions: The program itself may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user via transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  If roles are missing, you may need to add the appropriate roles that contain the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles or create new ones using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations for the program.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to execute the program again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the program in question. This can help in understanding what specific permissions are required.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HH052 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the required SAP programs.