How To Fix M2280 - Authorization check: Scope of selection '&3' was restricted

M2280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Authorization check: Scope of selection '&3' was restricted

What causes this issue?

An authorization check was carried out. You wish to evaluate data in
the information structure &V2&. You are not authorized to do this. The
selection criteria were restricted in accordance with your
authorizations.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You need authorizations for the authorization object &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2280 - Authorization check: Scope of selection '&3' was restricted ?

  The SAP error message M2280, which states "Authorization check: Scope of selection '&3' was restricted," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires certain authorizations, but their user profile does not have the necessary permissions for the specified scope of selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the data or perform the action specified in the selection scope.
  Selection Scope Restrictions: The selection scope may be defined in such a way that it limits the data that can be accessed based on user roles or authorizations.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction