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 the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction SUIM to run reports on user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  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 action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to authorization issues for specific modules or transactions. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may provide specific guidance for common authorization errors.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they encounter similar issues in the future.
  Security Audits: Regularly conduct security audits to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unnecessary permissions granted.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.