How To Fix PFM_1078 - This user has no authorization for this object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 078

• Message text: This user has no authorization for this object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1078 - This user has no authorization for this object ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1078 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific object or perform a certain action within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of authorization checks, which are a fundamental part of SAP's security model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for a specific authorization object that is needed to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations due to misconfiguration or changes in roles.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the specific object that the user is trying to access, such as company codes, plants, or other organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the necessary roles containing the required authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check that 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 roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP's authorization concept. Each object defines a set of fields that can be used to restrict access to specific data or transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization concepts and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the PFM_1078 error message.