How To Fix /IWXBE/CM_COS007 - Authority check failed for Authorization Object '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CM_COS -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Authority check failed for Authorization Object '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CM_COS007 - Authority check failed for Authorization Object '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CM_COS007 Authority check failed for Authorization Object '&1' indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires specific authorizations, but they do not have the necessary permissions for the specified authorization object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified authorization object.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object itself may not be configured correctly, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization object.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles in PFCG to include the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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 used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object has fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization failure and implement a solution to resolve the issue.