How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RE024 - You are not authorized for activity 'Create' with recall type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RE -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You are not authorized for activity 'Create' with recall type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE024 - You are not authorized for activity 'Create' with recall type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RE024 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform the "Create" activity for a specific recall type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that manage recalls, such as in the SAP Retail or SAP Logistics modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the necessary permissions to create a recall of the specified type. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the required authorization object for the "Create" action on the specified recall type.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow the creation of recalls.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for the recall type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object that controls the "Create" activity for the recall type. This may involve checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to recalls might include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the module in use.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the authorization requirements for creating recalls.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and others that may help in managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /PF1/MSG_RE024.