How To Fix PPLO_MESSAGES008 - User: &1 is not authorised.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPLO_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User: &1 is not authorised.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPLO_MESSAGES008 - User: &1 is not authorised. ?

  The SAP error message PPLO_MESSAGES008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular resource within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific module or function.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the functionality may not be included in the user's roles.
  User Status: The user might be locked or inactive, which can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  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 they include the necessary permissions for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role.
  
  
  
  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 adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control system where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting these types of issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PPLO_MESSAGES008 error.