How To Fix /PM0/ABB_INTERFACE338 - FS-ICM: No authorization for transaction &1 (function &2, dest. &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_INTERFACE -

• Message number: 338

• Message text: FS-ICM: No authorization for transaction &1 (function &2, dest. &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_INTERFACE338 - FS-ICM: No authorization for transaction &1 (function &2, dest. &3) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_INTERFACE338 FS-ICM: No authorization for transaction &1 (function &2, dest. &3) indicates that a user is attempting to execute a transaction or function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is typically related to the SAP authorization concept, which restricts access to certain transactions and functions based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or function.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the transaction or function may not be properly configured or may be missing the necessary values.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the roles assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned. You can check this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and reviewing the roles assigned to the user.
  If the user is missing a role, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user needs additional authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and functions. Each transaction may require specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error.