How To Fix PQ603 - You do not have authorization to do this


PQ603 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

  • Message number: 603

  • Message text: You do not have authorization to do this

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  • What causes this issue?

    Your authorization profile does not contain the authorizations required
    for executing this action.

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Check your authorization management settings, or contact your system
    administrator.
    For more information on authorization management, refer to the
    Implementation Guide (IMG) for Personnel Development (step:
    <DS:CHAP.SIMG_CFMENUOHP2UB>Authorization Management</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    You will find the activities you need to perform in Customizing for
    <ls>Personnel Development</> (<ls>Basic Settings -> Authorization
    Management</>).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ603 - You do not have authorization to do this ?
    The SAP error message PQ603, which states "You do not have authorization to do this," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a report, execute a transaction, or modify data.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations in their user profile.
    Authorization Object Restrictions: The specific authorization object required for the action may not be included in the user's profile.
    Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
    Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
    User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that has limited access to certain functionalities.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check User Roles: Verify the user's assigned roles and authorizations using

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