How To Fix /ISDFPS/UTILITIES073 - No authorization for manual maintenance of the replication table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/UTILITIES -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No authorization for manual maintenance of the replication table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/UTILITIES073 - No authorization for manual maintenance of the replication table ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/UTILITIES073 No authorization for manual maintenance of the replication table typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to the replication table does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Data Replication Framework (DRF) or similar data management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform manual maintenance on the replication table.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict access to certain tables or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or authorization objects to the user. Common authorization objects related to data maintenance include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table access authorization
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization management
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user is granted the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific replication table and the actions being performed. This may provide additional context or specific authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to the Data Replication Framework.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that any changes to user roles and authorizations comply with your organization’s security policies and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.