How To Fix /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI111 - Missing authorization &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Missing authorization &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI111 - Missing authorization &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_LOG_GUI111 Missing authorization &1 &2 &3 &4 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 typically represent specific authorization objects or fields that are required for the action being attempted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the action they are trying to perform. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to the authorization objects or roles, it may have resulted in the user losing access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and the roles assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary roles that contain the required authorizations are assigned to the user.
  If the roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions for various actions. Each object can have multiple fields that specify the conditions under which the authorization is granted.
  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 causing the error message.