How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH254 - You have no access; Authorization object check failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: You have no access; Authorization object check failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH254 - You have no access; Authorization object check failed ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH254 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the SAP system. This is related to the authorization object check failing, which means that the user's role or profile does not include the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object that is being checked may not be included in the user's roles or profiles.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not be correctly configured or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can be done by checking the detailed error message or using transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are defined in the SAP system and control access to various functionalities. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others depending on the specific action being performed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization objects and roles relevant to your business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PF1/MSG_EH254.