How To Fix HP_DATA012 - Not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HP_DATA - Data Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HP_DATA012 - Not authorized ?

  The SAP error message HP_DATA012, which indicates "Not authorized," typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or modify data.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects are not assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the correct roles assigned in their user profile.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes to roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  Client-Specific Authorizations: The user may have the necessary authorizations in one client but not in another.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required 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 for assistance.
  Testing in Different Clients: If applicable, check if the issue persists across different clients to rule out client-specific authorization issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HP_DATA012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.