How To Fix IM721 - Authorization check for business transaction &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Authorization check for business transaction &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM721 - Authorization check for business transaction &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message IM721, which states "Authorization check for business transaction &1 failed," typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific business transaction in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as Inventory Management (IM), and is related to the authorization objects defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific business transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the transaction may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary values for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been changed, leading to a lack of access to certain transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the business transaction in question.
  If the roles do not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object that is causing the issue. This can be done by checking the documentation for the transaction or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the authorization object is correctly configured and that the user has the necessary values assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator for assistance. They can help diagnose the issue and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to business transactions include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module in use.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the IM721 error message.