How To Fix ILM_STOR_CS090 - User '&1' does not have authorization for activity '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_CS - ILM DB Store: Certification Suite Messages

• Message number: 090

• Message text: User '&1' does not have authorization for activity '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS090 - User '&1' does not have authorization for activity '&2' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_CS090 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM). The placeholders &1 and &2 in the message represent the username and the activity that the user is trying to perform, respectively.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to perform the specified activity.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for ILM activities.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the activity may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user (&1).
  Review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary authorizations for the activity (&2).
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to the ILM activity. Common authorization objects for ILM include S_ILM_* objects.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Have the user attempt the activity again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  ILM Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Information Lifecycle Management for specific details on required authorizations for various ILM activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization-related errors in ILM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ILM_STOR_CS090 error.