How To Fix /IBX/RBD_IPX168 - No authorization for RBDID &1 and activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/RBD_IPX -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: No authorization for RBDID &1 and activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/RBD_IPX168 - No authorization for RBDID &1 and activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/RBD_IPX168 No authorization for RBDID &1 and activity &2 typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to a specific RBD (Request-Based Data) ID but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP applications that utilize role-based access control.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified RBD ID and activity.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific RBD ID or the activity they are trying to perform.
  RBD ID Specific Restrictions: Certain RBD IDs may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the RBD ID and activity.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to RBD IDs and activities. This may include objects like S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, or others specific to your SAP environment.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that may have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.