How To Fix /PM0/AB_ENTITY_MSG002 - You are not authorized to execute the transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_ENTITY_MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute the transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_ENTITY_MSG002 - You are not authorized to execute the transaction ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_ENTITY_MSG002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific transaction. 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 may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the transaction.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code being accessed may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: Some authorizations are dependent on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant) that the user may not have access to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check if the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  If not, assign the correct role or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to specific functions, you may need to modify the authorization objects in the relevant roles to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction in question. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message.