How To Fix LF718 - User does not have authorization for this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 718

• Message text: User does not have authorization for this operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF718 - User does not have authorization for this operation ?

  The SAP error message LF718 ("User does not have authorization for this operation") typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access specific transactions, reports, or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the required authorization objects that are necessary for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned to their user profile that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured, or the profile may not include the necessary permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant) that prevent them from performing the operation.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the operation.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the authorization check that failed.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  Testing: After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP authorization concepts, including authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the LF718 error message.