How To Fix IHC146 - You are not authorized to carry out action &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: You are not authorized to carry out action &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC146 - You are not authorized to carry out action &1 ?

  The SAP error message IHC146 ("You are not authorized to carry out action &1") typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Integrated Health Care (IHC) module or related functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to execute the action specified in the error message.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the action.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action.
  Custom Authorization Checks: There may be custom authorization checks implemented in the system that restrict access based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code 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 code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant environments (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  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 making changes, test the action again to ensure that the authorization issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define the permissions for various actions within the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01, SU53, SUIM, and PFCG for user and role management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.