How To Fix PZ512 - User & must be in the list of authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PZ - Messages: Payment program for payment requests

• Message number: 512

• Message text: User & must be in the list of authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PZ512 - User & must be in the list of authorizations ?

  The SAP error message PZ512 indicates that a user is not included in the list of authorized users for a specific action or transaction. This error typically arises in scenarios where user authorizations are managed through roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action or access the transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the appropriate role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object associated with the transaction may not include the user in its defined list of authorized users.
  User Status: The user might be inactive or locked, which can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that contain the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction SUIM to check the authorization objects and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  User Status Check:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked. This can also be checked in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control system where users are assigned roles that contain authorizations to perform specific actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on user management and authorization concepts for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PZ512 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks in the SAP system.