How To Fix LMD_COMMON_MSG006 - Authorizations are missing to perform the selected functionality.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMD_COMMON_MSG - LMD common messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Authorizations are missing to perform the selected functionality.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMD_COMMON_MSG006 - Authorizations are missing to perform the selected functionality. ?

  The SAP error message LMD_COMMON_MSG006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain functionalities within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or function they are trying to access.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects may be set up to restrict access based on various criteria (e.g., company code, plant, etc.), and the user may not meet these criteria.
  Changes in Authorization Profiles: Recent changes to authorization profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the assigned roles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Analyze the output to identify the specific authorizations that need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can use transaction code PFCG to modify the roles and add the missing authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how SAP authorizations work, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  SAP Security Administration: Familiarize yourself with the responsibilities of SAP security administrators, as they manage user access and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors, as there may be specific patches or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further assistance.