How To Fix PG172 - No authorization for transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No authorization for transaction &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to start a transaction for which you do not have
the corresponding authorization.

System Response

It is checked here, whether you have a corresponding authorization
for the object HR: Transaction code (P_TCODE).

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator if you require this
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG172 - No authorization for transaction & ?

  The SAP error message PG172 "No authorization for transaction &" indicates that a user is attempting to execute a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Transaction Code: The transaction code being accessed may be restricted for certain user roles or profiles.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access to the transaction.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access to any transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to display the last authorization check. This