How To Fix K-896 - Missing authorization to execute External RFC (Module: &)

K-896 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Missing authorization to execute External RFC (Module: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-896 - Missing authorization to execute External RFC (Module: &) ?

  The SAP error message K-896, which states "Missing authorization to execute External RFC (Module: &)," typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a Remote Function Call (RFC) to an external system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access external data or services from within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction does not have the required authorization object for the external RFC call.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow external RFC calls.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the RFC destination or the external system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s