How To Fix OD679 - Authorization for & & & & - check that it is in the user master.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Authorization for & & & & - check that it is in the user master.

What causes this issue?

You have no entry in your user master for <(>&<)> <(>&<)> and
consequently are not authorized to carry this out.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD679 - Authorization for & & & & - check that it is in the user master. ?

  The SAP error message OD679 typically indicates that a user is trying to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The message format usually includes placeholders (represented by & & & &) that indicate the specific authorization object or activity that is being checked.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified object or activity.
  User Master Record: The authorization may not be assigned in the user master record (SU01).
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user master record.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. Use transaction PFCG to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are generated from roles and contain the actual authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they are up to date and aligned with business needs.
  Implement a process for handling authorization requests to streamline the granting of necessary access.
  Maintain documentation of roles and authorizations for compliance and auditing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OD679 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.