How To Fix ISI017 - No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISI - Message class for Supplier Workplace

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISI017 - No authorization ?

  The SAP error message ISI017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  The ISI017 error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have specific restrictions that are not covered by the user's current authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ISI017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will display the last authorization check and show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the output to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Provide them with the details from the SU53 transaction to help them understand the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each object defines a set of permissions for specific actions within the system.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorization objects that define what a user can do in the system. Profiles are generated from roles and are assigned to users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ISI017 authorization error in SAP.