How To Fix PIC01026 - No authorization for this transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No authorization for this transaction

What causes this issue?

The authorization check for transaction &TCODE& was not successful.

System Response

User &UNAME& does not have authorization for transaction &TCODE&.

How to fix this error?

Inform the system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01026 - No authorization for this transaction ?

  The SAP error message PIC01026, which states "No authorization for this transaction," typically indicates that the user attempting to execute a specific transaction does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various SAP modules and transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary to execute the transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or organizational structure.
  
  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 role containing the necessary authorizations for the transaction is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to check the authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  This typically requires access to transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control system where users are assigned roles that contain authorization objects. Each authorization object defines specific permissions for various transactions and activities.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  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 resolve the PIC01026 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the desired transaction.