How To Fix PFM_GENERIC010 - No authorization for authorization groups &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_GENERIC - Messages to be reused on ADDON PT

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No authorization for authorization groups &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_GENERIC010 - No authorization for authorization groups &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message PFM_GENERIC010 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations for specific authorization groups. This typically occurs in the context of financial management or project management modules where certain actions or data access are restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action or access data that is restricted by authorization groups. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 in the error message represent specific authorization group identifiers that the user lacks access to. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified authorization groups.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization Groups: If authorization groups have been modified or new ones added, existing roles may not reflect these changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and identify if they include the necessary authorizations for the specified authorization groups.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG. Add the required authorization objects that correspond to the missing authorization groups.
  Ensure that the roles are properly generated and activated after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the error message details and the authorization groups involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action that previously caused the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used in SAP to restrict access to certain data or transactions based on user roles. Understanding how they work is crucial for managing user permissions effectively.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  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 PFM_GENERIC010 error.