How To Fix /PF1/MSG_AML011 - Error with Authorization Profile '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_AML -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error with Authorization Profile '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_AML011 - Error with Authorization Profile '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_AML011 typically indicates an authorization issue related to a specific authorization profile. The message format suggests that the system is unable to grant access to a user due to missing or insufficient authorizations associated with the specified profile (&1).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the action they are attempting.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile itself may not be correctly configured or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the required authorization profiles.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the assigned roles and profiles to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the authorization profile in question.
  Ensure that the profile contains the necessary authorizations for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization profiles.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization was missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the action the user is trying to perform.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management and best practices.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any recent changes to user roles or profiles that may have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /PF1/MSG_AML011 error message.