How To Fix /ISDFPS/ROLES051 - User: &1 is not authorized to send messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ROLES -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: User: &1 is not authorized to send messages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES051 - User: &1 is not authorized to send messages ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ROLES051 User: &1 is not authorized to send messages typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to send messages within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the action of sending messages.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for messaging.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the user from sending messages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for sending messages are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the authorization for sending messages. This may involve working with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  You may need to adjust the authorization profiles or roles to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific application or module you are working with to understand the required authorizations for sending messages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Depending on the specific messaging functionality, you may need to look into specific authorization objects related to messaging in the SAP system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.