How To Fix PG177 - No authorization for &1 &2 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: No authorization for &1 &2 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG177 - No authorization for &1 &2 exists ?

  The SAP error message PG177 "No authorization for &1 &2 exists" typically indicates that a user is trying to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with specific details about the authorization object and the action being attempted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified object or action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that governs the action may not be configured correctly or may not include the user.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object has fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PG177 error message.