How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RE023 - You are not authorized for activity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RE -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You are not authorized for activity &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE023 - You are not authorized for activity &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE023 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific activity or transaction in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user authorizations and roles within the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile to perform the requested action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the activity is not included in the user's profile.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect and test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various activities and transactions. Each transaction may require specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  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 the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_RE023.