How To Fix /PRA/COMMON036 - No Authorization &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/COMMON -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No Authorization &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/COMMON036 - No Authorization &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/COMMON036 No Authorization &1 typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is common in SAP systems when users try to access certain transactions, reports, or data that are restricted based on their user roles or profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that is required for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned to their user profile that includes the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles 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 necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the authorization check that failed.
  Modify Roles: If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult 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, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP authorizations work is crucial. Authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions for various actions within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.