How To Fix /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT121 - Reactivation: role: "&1", object: "&2", field: "&3", authorization: "&4"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Reactivation: role: "&1", object: "&2", field: "&3", authorization: "&4"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT121 - Reactivation: role: "&1", object: "&2", field: "&3", authorization: "&4" ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/AUTH_DEACT121 typically indicates an authorization issue related to the reactivation of a role or authorization object in the SAP system. This error occurs when a user attempts to reactivate a role or authorization object but lacks the necessary permissions to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to reactivate the specified role or authorization object.
  Role Deactivation: The role or authorization object may have been deactivated, and the user does not have the necessary permissions to reactivate it.
  Missing Authorizations: The user might be missing specific authorizations related to the fields or objects mentioned in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorizations using transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check that failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for reactivation.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can check the role in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to see if it is deactivated and to reactivate it if needed.
  Ensure that the role is properly configured and that all necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Check the specific authorization object mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the user has the required authorizations for that object.
  If necessary, modify the role to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Logs:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or logs that may provide additional context about the error and the specific authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the roles and transactions you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.