How To Fix OIURVOW198 - Authorization check failed for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURVOW - Revenue: Ownership and Transfer

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Authorization check failed for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURVOW198 - Authorization check failed for & & ?

  The SAP error message OIURVOW198, which states "Authorization check failed for & &," typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error is often related to the authorization objects that control access to various functions and data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or operation they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the transaction may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the profile may not be updated with the latest roles and authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is causing the issue.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required authorizations.
  If the user already has the roles, ensure that the roles are correctly configured and include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Analysis:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the failure and check its field values. You may need to adjust the values to match the user's requirements.
  
  
  
  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 update 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 and define the permissions for various actions within the system. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module in use.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the OIURVOW198 error message.