How To Fix PFO1128 - No authorization for object kind &1, object type &2, role &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 128

• Message text: No authorization for object kind &1, object type &2, role &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1128 - No authorization for object kind &1, object type &2, role &3 ?

  The SAP error message PFO1128 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific object kind, object type, or role. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization checks, which are designed to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to perform certain actions or access specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified object kind and type.
  Role Configuration: The role assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the object in question.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that is being checked may not be included in the user's roles or profiles.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user's profile or the way roles are assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Open the relevant role.
  Go to the "Authorizations" tab.
  Add the necessary authorization objects and values.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Additional Roles:
  
  If the user requires access to multiple areas, consider assigning additional roles that contain the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or action that previously caused the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or if you are unsure about the necessary authorizations, 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 checked against user roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PFO1128 error message.