How To Fix O0002 - No authorization for &1 &4, activity &2 (RC=&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O0 - IS-OIL area independent messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization for &1 &4, activity &2 (RC=&3)

INCLUDE 'NA_NO_AUTHORIZATION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE
&SYST-LANGU&
&ABAP_SUBRC&: <DS:SD.ABAPAUTHORITY-CHECK>AUTHORITY-CHECK</>
&REFERENCE&
<DS:UO.O_OI0_TCD>Downstream authorization check</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O0002 - No authorization for &1 &4, activity &2 (RC=&3) ?

  The SAP error message O0002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action in the system. The message format is as follows:
  
  &1: Object type (e.g., a specific transaction or program)
  &2: Activity (e.g., create, change, display)
  &3: Return code (RC)
  &4: Additional information (e.g., authorization group)
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a resource for which they lack the required authorizations. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but the specific authorization object related to the action is not included or is restricted.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction or activity.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access inadvertently.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the O0002 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SUIM to analyze user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) under the "Roles" tab.
  If necessary, assign the missing roles that contain the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects related to the action. You may need to modify the authorization objects to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the O0002 error message in SAP.