How To Fix J4280 - Transaction authorizations do not exist in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Transaction authorizations do not exist in system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4280 - Transaction authorizations do not exist in system ?

  The SAP error message J4280, which states "Transaction authorizations do not exist in system," typically indicates that the user attempting to execute a transaction does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be properly configured or may have been changed recently, leading to the loss of access.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code may be restricted for certain user groups or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53