How To Fix IH046 - You do not have authorization for all the selected objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You do not have authorization for all the selected objects

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The objects for which you have no authorization will not be displayed
in the list.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH046 - You do not have authorization for all the selected objects ?

  The SAP error message IH046, which states "You do not have authorization for all the selected objects," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This error is common in various SAP transactions, especially those related to maintenance, work orders, or other object management tasks.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of necessary authorizations in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the required authorization objects for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profiles assigned to the user may not cover all the required objects for the selected operation.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IH046 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, 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 error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are specific checks that SAP performs to determine if a user has the necessary permissions to perform certain actions. Common authorization objects related to maintenance and work orders include I_MAINT and I_ORDER.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Security: Understanding the basics of SAP security and authorization management can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.