How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE087 - You are not authorized to execute the business process &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute the business process &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE087 - You are not authorized to execute the business process &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE087 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific business process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project Management or similar modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for executing certain transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the specified business process.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the business process.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the business process may not be included in the user's role.
  Custom Authorization Checks: If the business process has custom authorization checks implemented, the user may not meet the criteria defined in those checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for executing the business process are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the changes are transported to the relevant environments if you are working in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the business process again to ensure that the user can now execute it without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. SAP uses authorization objects to control access to various transactions 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 best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE087.