How To Fix I10020 - You are not authorized to use transaction code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I10 - Work Management IDocs Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to use transaction code &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create IDocs for which you are not authorized.

How to fix this error?

If you should have the authorization for creating those IDocs, please
consult your user administrator.
You can check which authorization object is checked with which values
in transaction maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I10020 - You are not authorized to use transaction code & ?

  The SAP error message I10020 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific transaction code. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where access control is managed through roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  The transaction code is restricted by the system administrator for certain user roles.
  The user is trying to access a transaction that is not included in their assigned roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization objects associated with the transaction code. You can use transaction code SU53 to check the last authorization check and see which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically requires access to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. They can help grant the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the transaction code again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  SAP uses a role-based access control (RBAC) model, where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations.
  Authorization objects define the permissions for specific actions within the system.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to maintain security and compliance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I10020 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to the required transaction codes.