How To Fix MD5018 - Secure Storage: No access Authorization for secure storage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD5 - Calculate Hash and HMAC Values

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Secure Storage: No access Authorization for secure storage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD5018 - Secure Storage: No access Authorization for secure storage ?

  The SAP error message MD5018, "Secure Storage: No access Authorization for secure storage," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access secure storage in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access sensitive data or perform operations that require elevated permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access secure storage.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for secure storage access.
  Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to secure storage.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict access to secure storage for certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to secure storage, such as S_SECSTORE or any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to secure storage.
  If necessary, modify the roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to secure storage and authorization management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance) to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to secure storage and authorization errors.
  
  
  
  Security Best Practices: 
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to sensitive data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MD5018 error in your SAP system.