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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (Transaction code: SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the action. This can be done by checking the documentation or using transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific transaction or functionality to understand the required authorizations better.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the specific action.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization-related errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the HSM_API120 error.