How To Fix PR037 - No authorization for this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PR - Forecast: Help messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No authorization for this function

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PR037 - No authorization for this function ?

  The SAP error message PR037 ("No authorization for this function") typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or perform a specific operation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object that grants access to the function they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access to certain functions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Some transactions may have restrictions based on user groups or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  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, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the function again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the function you are trying to access. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the PR037 error in SAP.