How To Fix MI_AUTH006 - Check the authorization of user &1 in system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MI_AUTH - MI Authorization Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Check the authorization of user &1 in system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MI_AUTH006 - Check the authorization of user &1 in system &2 ?

  The SAP error message MI_AUTH006 indicates that there is an authorization issue with the user trying to perform a specific action in the system. The message typically states: "Check the authorization of user &1 in system &2," where &1 is the user ID and &2 is the system name.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations required for the transaction or action.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but the specific authorization objects within those roles do not grant the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or there may be restrictions based on organizational levels or other criteria.
  System Configuration: There may be system-specific configurations that restrict access based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MI_AUTH006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user (&1).
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction SUIM to perform a more detailed analysis of user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters issues, you may need to modify the authorization objects within those roles to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MI_AUTH006 error.