How To Fix MDQ_BRFPLUS041 - Authorization check failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_BRFPLUS - Message class for Master Data Quality using BRFPlus

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Authorization check failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_BRFPLUS041 - Authorization check failed. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_BRFPLUS041: Authorization check failed typically occurs when a user attempts to access a function or transaction related to the Business Rule Framework (BRF+) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a BRF+ application, access certain rules, or perform specific operations within the BRF+ environment.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile to access BRF+ functionalities.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for BRF+ operations.
  Object-Specific Authorization: The user may lack authorization for specific BRF+ objects or functions that they are trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include BRF+ related authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include BRF+ authorizations. This can be done through transaction PFCG.
  If the roles are missing, you may need to create or modify roles to include the necessary authorizations for BRF+.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access, you can modify the authorization objects related to BRF+ to include the necessary permissions for the user.
  Common authorization objects related to BRF+ include:
  
  S_BRF_* (for BRF+ specific authorizations)
  S_USER_AUTH (for general user authorizations)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  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 functionality again to confirm that the authorization issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BRF+ to understand the authorization requirements and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization checks related to BRF+.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization check failure related to the MDQ_BRFPLUS041 error message.