How To Fix /LIME/UTIL017 - No authorization for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/UTIL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization for object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/UTIL017 - No authorization for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/UTIL017 No authorization for object &1 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The &1 in the message typically represents the specific authorization object that the user lacks access to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified object.
  Role Assignment: The user’s roles may not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object itself may not be properly defined or may have restrictions that prevent access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify the missing authorizations.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction ST01 (System Trace) to trace authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are activated after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /LIME/UTIL017 No authorization for object &1.