How To Fix OIUREP_MMS_2014156 - No authorization to perform action; check transaction SU53

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUREP_MMS_2014 - PRA Production: MMS-2014 - Message Class

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No authorization to perform action; check transaction SU53

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUREP_MMS_2014156 - No authorization to perform action; check transaction SU53 ?

  The SAP error message OIUREP_MMS_2014156 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action within the system. This error is often encountered when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that grant the required permissions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions in the authorization objects that are preventing access.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes to roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction SU53: 
  
  After encountering the error, you should execute transaction SU53. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check that failed, showing which authorization objects were missing.
  Review the output to identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the user’s assigned roles in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to ensure that they have the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  If roles are missing, you may need to assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user needs additional permissions, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new ones that include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the changes comply with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. Provide them with the details from the SU53 transaction to expedite the resolution.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved. They should attempt to perform the action again to confirm that they now have the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each object defines a set of permissions that can be assigned to users.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with key transaction codes related to authorization management, such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message OIUREP_MMS_2014156.