How To Fix /PICM/UI031 - You are not authorized to process this issue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized to process this issue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI031 - You are not authorized to process this issue ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI031 You are not authorized to process this issue typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Issue Management or similar applications.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to access the functionality they are trying to use.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles in the SAP system that grant access to the necessary transactions or functions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action or transaction.
  Custom Authorization Objects: If the organization has implemented custom authorization objects, the user may not have the necessary permissions defined in those objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile and assigned roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary access.
  Role Adjustment: If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the roles using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to add the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific role definitions and authorization requirements related to the application you are using.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your SAP environment.