How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES116 - You are not authorized to execute the LAW application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 116

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute the LAW application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES116 - You are not authorized to execute the LAW application ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES116, which states "You are not authorized to execute the LAW application," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the LAW (License Administration Workbench) application. This can occur in various SAP environments, particularly when dealing with license management and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user account does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to access the LAW application.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles that include the necessary authorizations may not be properly assigned to the user.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to the LAW application.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level restrictions or configurations that prevent access to the LAW application.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the LAW application.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary roles, you may need to assign them. Common roles that might include access to LAW are:
  
  SAP_ALL (for testing purposes only, not recommended for production)
  Specific roles related to License Management or LAW.
  
  
  You can assign roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will help identify the specific authorizations that need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Try accessing the LAW application again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on authorization management and the specific roles related to the LAW application.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the LAW application and authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and gain access to the LAW application.