How To Fix M2123 - You are not authorized to perform this activity

M2123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 123

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2123 - You are not authorized to perform this activity ?

  The SAP error message M2123, which states "You are not authorized to perform this activity," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction or action within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create, change, or display certain data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the required transaction or activity.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Even if a user has a role, specific authorization objects within that role may not be granted, leading to restricted access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the profile may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on organizational policies or security settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the