How To Fix R1702 - No authorization for one of the active &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 702

• Message text: No authorization for one of the active &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1702 - No authorization for one of the active & ?

  The SAP error message R1702, which states "No authorization for one of the active &," typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or perform a specific function within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes to roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on organizational policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SUIM to analyze user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user via transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  If roles are missing, they may need to be assigned by a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are not included in the roles, a security administrator can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with key transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the R1702 error message.