How To Fix R2100 - You are not authorized to &2 &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R2 - Business Partner Contact

• Message number: 100

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R2100 - You are not authorized to &2 &1 ?

  The SAP error message R2100, which states "You are not authorized to &2 &1," typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorization. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with specific details about the action and the object involved, respectively.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific action or object.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed view of the last authorization check.
  Modify Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or authorization profiles in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorizations.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be related to the action you are trying to perform. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), etc.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R2100 error and implement a solution to resolve it.