How To Fix ISSR803 - You are not authorized to execute transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 803

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute transaction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR803 - You are not authorized to execute transaction & ?

  The SAP error message ISSR803 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific transaction. This is a common issue in SAP systems, and it typically arises due to insufficient authorization roles assigned to the user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles assigned to execute the transaction.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but the specific authorization objects required for the transaction are not included or are restricted.
  Transaction Code Issues: The transaction code may be incorrectly entered or may not exist in the system.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for the transaction are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are required.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code Verification:
  
  Ensure that the transaction code is correct and that it is valid in the system.
  If the transaction is custom, verify that it has been properly developed and registered.
  
  
  
  Profile Maintenance:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters issues, check the user profile settings to ensure there are no restrictions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects and how they relate to roles in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the role creation and assignment process in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the ISSR803 error message.