How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_DIS261 - You are not authorized to execute processing; program terminated

/ISDFPS/PM_DIS261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_DIS -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute processing; program terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS261 - You are not authorized to execute processing; program terminated ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS261 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific processing function within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Discrete Industries or similar modules where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the specific transaction or program.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s