How To Fix /PF1/MSG_SLA002 - You are not authorized to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_SLA -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_SLA002 - You are not authorized to &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_SLA002 You are not authorized to &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the SAP system. The &1 placeholder typically represents the specific action or object that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the action or object.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object related to the action may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the necessary roles may not be assigned.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access to certain actions.
  
  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. You can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user requires access, you may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This typically requires the involvement of a security administrator.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how access is managed.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.