How To Fix PSB_API_MSGCL020 - You are not authorized to &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSB_API_MSGCL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSB_API_MSGCL020 - You are not authorized to &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSB_API_MSGCL020, which states "You are not authorized to &1 &2," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the SAP system. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with specific action and object names, respectively, to provide more context about the authorization issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant permission to perform the action indicated in the error message.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that prevent the user from executing the action.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by