How To Fix IHC851 - Missing authorization for user & to perform activity & (Object &)

IHC851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Missing authorization for user & to perform activity & (Object &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC851 - Missing authorization for user & to perform activity & (Object &) ?

  The SAP error message IHC851 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorizations to perform a specific activity related to the Integrated Financial Management (IHC) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they do not have the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific activity they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IHC851 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Authorization:
  
  Check the error message details to identify the specific authorization object and activity that is