How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP026 - User &1 is not authorized to perform action &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to perform action &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP026 - User &1 is not authorized to perform action &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP026 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of user group management or authorization checks in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to perform the action specified in the error message.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles or user groups that grant the required permissions.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the action may not be included in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the authorization settings or user group settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the action. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to modify roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. SAP uses roles and authorization objects to control access to various functions and data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation 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 error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP026.