How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE080 - You are not authorized to run the transaction.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: You are not authorized to run the transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE080 - You are not authorized to run the transaction. ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE080 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 role.
  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 may be restricted for certain user groups or roles.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access to the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are required.
  Modify Roles: If the user is missing the required authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Code Access: Ensure that the transaction code is not restricted for the user’s role. This can be checked in the role configuration using transaction code PFCG.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to the transaction in question.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for your organization.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that may have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE080.