How To Fix JA013 - No authorization for user-defined field values, & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JA - Central error messages, project system

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization for user-defined field values, & &

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2&: You do not have all authorizations necessary to display or
edit.
The system checked the authorization for user-defined fields &V4&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_AKTIVIT-T' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The authorization object for the user-defined fields is defined in
Customizing for the project system. Here you can allocate the key
word ID &V3& to the authorization object &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JA013 - No authorization for user-defined field values, & & ?

  The SAP error message JA013, which states "No authorization for user-defined field values," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a field or value in SAP that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with custom fields in SAP applications or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the specific user-defined field values.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or field.
  Field-Level Security: There may be specific security settings that restrict access to certain fields based on user roles or profiles.
  Custom Development: If the field is part of a custom development, the authorization checks may not have been properly implemented.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction and user-defined fields.
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object: Identify the relevant authorization object that governs access to the user-defined fields. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  Common authorization objects related to field access include S_TABU_DIS (Table Access) and S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization).
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the role or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  Work with your SAP security administrator to ensure that the changes comply with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the error persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for further guidance on the specific user-defined fields and their authorization requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Use this transaction to check the last authorization check for the user. It can help identify which authorization is missing.
  SU01: To view and manage user profiles and roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the JA013 error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Custom Development: If the field is part of a custom development, ensure that the development team has implemented proper authorization checks in the code.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper use of fields and the importance of authorization in SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the JA013 error effectively.