How To Fix /IBS/RB072 - No authorization for this transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No authorization for this transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB072 - No authorization for this transaction ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB072 No authorization for this transaction typically indicates that the user attempting to execute a transaction does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of the Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) or other specific applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but the specific authorization objects within those roles do not grant access to the transaction.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code being accessed may be restricted for certain user groups or roles.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may also arise due to client-specific settings that restrict access to certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and the roles assigned to them.
  Verify if the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the transaction are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Analyze the output to determine what authorizations are lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction in question. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /IBS/RB072 No authorization for this transaction error.