How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT_MOC004 - Change request cannot be displayed due to missing object authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT_MOC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Change request cannot be displayed due to missing object authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_MOC004 - Change request cannot be displayed due to missing object authorization ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT_MOC004 Change request cannot be displayed due to missing object authorization typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access a specific change request in the SAP system. This is often related to the authorization objects that control access to various functionalities within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations for the specific object or transaction related to the change request.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization objects may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to access issues.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been changed, resulting in the loss of access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the change request.
  If roles are missing, they need to be assigned by a user with the appropriate administrative rights.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the required authorizations are not included in the roles, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones that include the necessary authorization objects.
  This can be done using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /IAM/OBJECT_MOC004.