How To Fix PU628 - User &1 does not have authorization for action &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 628

• Message text: User &1 does not have authorization for action &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU628 - User &1 does not have authorization for action &2 ?

  The SAP error message PU628 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action within the system. This error typically arises in the context of user roles and authorizations, which are critical for maintaining security and proper access control in SAP environments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that corresponds to the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the action.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transaction or function.
  Authorization Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit the user's ability to perform certain actions based on their organizational unit, job function, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP authorizations work is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions users can perform.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PU628 error message.