How To Fix MANAGE_ALLOC020 - Not authorized to perform the action.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MANAGE_ALLOC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Not authorized to perform the action.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MANAGE_ALLOC020 - Not authorized to perform the action. ?

  The SAP error message MANAGE_ALLOC020: Not authorized to perform the action typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific action or transaction within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain functionalities in SAP modules like SAP S/4HANA, SAP Fiori, or others.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required functionalities.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  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 they include