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 using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile and assigned roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for the action. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with a security administrator.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can adjust the roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects related to the specific action being performed. This may include objects like S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user authorizations and role management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the authorization logs.