How To Fix /MOC/OBJECT277 - No authorization for description: &3 (CR type &1, text type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/OBJECT -

• Message number: 277

• Message text: No authorization for description: &3 (CR type &1, text type &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT277 - No authorization for description: &3 (CR type &1, text type &2) ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT277 No authorization for description: &3 (CR type &1, text type &2) indicates that a user is attempting to access a description or text related to a Change Request (CR) or some other object type, but they do not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM) or similar modules where access control is enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific Change Request type or text type.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or edit the specified object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object or text type that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the Change Request type and text type in question.
  If necessary, modify the roles to include the required authorizations and then reassign the roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Change Request Management include S_MOC_AUTH and S_MOC_TEXT. Ensure that these objects are properly configured in the user roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SUIM (User Information System), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message.