How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT284 - No authorization for plant &1 (object type &2, logical system &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 284

• Message text: No authorization for plant &1 (object type &2, logical system &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT284 - No authorization for plant &1 (object type &2, logical system &3) ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT284 No authorization for plant &1 (object type &2, logical system &3) indicates that a user is attempting to access a plant for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is typically related to the authorization objects in SAP that control access to various resources, including plants.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the plant.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object related to plant access may not be configured correctly in the user's profile.
  Logical System Issues: The logical system specified may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to plant access include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document) and M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Group).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly configured in transaction BD54 (Maintain Logical Systems) and that the user has the necessary authorizations for that logical system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to plants and other organizational units.
  User Profiles: Understand how user profiles and roles are structured in your SAP environment.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  BD54: Maintain Logical Systems
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the specified plant in SAP.