How To Fix MPE_CER_MSGS055 - You are not authorized to perform this action.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CER_MSGS - Certificate Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this action.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS055 - You are not authorized to perform this action. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CER_MSGS055 ("You are not authorized to perform this action") typically indicates that the 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, reports, or data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to you does not include the necessary authorizations for the action you are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured or may not include the required transaction codes or authorization objects.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are assigned to the user.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access to certain actions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to your user account. You can do this by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to your user ID.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  If you have access, use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to run reports on user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Contact Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to check or modify roles, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. Provide them with the error message and context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you are a security administrator, review the relevant roles and authorization objects. Ensure that the necessary permissions are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After any changes are made to roles or authorizations, test the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the action you are trying to perform. This can help in understanding what permissions are required.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors. Sometimes, specific patches or updates may address authorization-related problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.