How To Fix HSM_API120 - You do not have authorization for the required action

HSM_API120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_API - HM: Hazardous Substance Master APIs

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the required action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HSM_API120 - You do not have authorization for the required action ?

  The SAP error message HSM_API120 ("You do not have authorization for the required action") typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP HANA or when using the SAP HANA Smart Data Integration (SDI) or Smart Data Access (SDA) functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to perform the action they are trying to execute.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or operation.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: The user may have general authorizations but lacks specific authorizations for the object or data they are trying to access or manipulate.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP