How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON025 - Authorization to '&1' failed for user '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MON - [OBSOLETE] ILM Store: Monitoring Framework Messages

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Authorization to '&1' failed for user '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON025 - Authorization to '&1' failed for user '&2' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON025 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific object or perform a certain action related to Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) storage monitoring. The message typically includes placeholders for the object (&1) and the user (&2), which helps identify the specific authorization issue.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to access ILM storage monitoring functionalities. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The user does not have the required roles or authorizations in their profile.
  The authorization object related to ILM storage monitoring is not properly configured.
  The user is trying to access a storage object or perform an action that is restricted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_STOR_MON025 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user (&2).
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for ILM storage monitoring.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for ILM may include S_ILM_AUTH or other related objects. Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  You can use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for ILM storage monitoring.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ILM and authorization management for any specific configurations or updates that may be required.
  
  
  
  Audit and Compliance:
  
  Ensure that the authorization changes comply with your organization’s security policies and audit requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_ILM_AUTH: This object is typically used for ILM-related authorizations.
  Other relevant authorization objects may be specific to your SAP system configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management for ILM.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ILM_STOR_MON025 error.