How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH077 - MTE for authorization alerts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: MTE for authorization alerts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH077 - MTE for authorization alerts ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH077 MTE typically relates to authorization issues when dealing with Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure (MAI) or similar components in SAP. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage certain alerts or monitoring data.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to access the Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure (MAI) or specific monitoring tools. This can happen if:
  
  The user does not have the required roles or profiles assigned.
  The roles assigned do not include the necessary authorization objects for alert management.
  There are restrictions in place that limit access to certain monitoring data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /PF1/MSG_EH077 MTE error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue. You can do this by using transaction SU01 to check the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to monitoring and alerting functionalities.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign them roles that include the required authorizations. Common roles for monitoring might include:
  
  SAP_BC_MA_MONITOR
  SAP_BC_MA_ADMIN
  
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to determine the appropriate roles based on your organization's security policies.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects related to monitoring and alerting. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations)
  S_MAI_* (Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure specific objects)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the access to the monitoring tools or alerts to confirm that the user can now view the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for more detailed information on authorization requirements for specific monitoring tools.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to authorization in the Monitoring and Alerting Infrastructure.
  
  
  
  Security Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization alert related to the /PF1/MSG_EH077 MTE error in SAP.