How To Fix LTR2_KB_RUNTIME031 - Missing authorization in action tool &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_KB_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Missing authorization in action tool &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_KB_RUNTIME031 - Missing authorization in action tool &1 ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_KB_RUNTIME031 indicates that there is a missing authorization in the action tool for a specific user or role. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP system that they do not have the necessary permissions for.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the action they are trying to perform. This can happen due to:
  
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects required for the action are not included in the user's roles.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify that the user is missing the necessary authorization objects, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then assign those roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message LTR2_KB_RUNTIME031.