How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT317 - No authorization for: &2 (object type &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: No authorization for: &2 (object type &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT317 - No authorization for: &2 (object type &1) ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT317 No authorization for: &2 (object type &1) indicates that a user is attempting to access an object (like a transaction, report, or data) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error is part of the SAP Identity Access Management (IAM) framework, which is responsible for managing user access and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified object type (e.g., transaction, report).
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the action being performed is not included in the user's profile.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user's authorization profile or the roles assigned to them.
  
  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 necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to check the authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each object has fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  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 and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /IAM/OBJECT317.