How To Fix /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE012 - Not authorized for the action to be performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Not authorized for the action to be performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE012 - Not authorized for the action to be performed ?

  The SAP error message /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE012 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action within the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check.
  Modify Roles: If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.