How To Fix R8070 - Error in authorization check (S_RO_OSOA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Error in authorization check (S_RO_OSOA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8070 - Error in authorization check (S_RO_OSOA) ?

  The SAP error message R8070, which indicates "Error in authorization check (S_RO_OSOA)," typically arises when a user attempts to access a transaction or report that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. The authorization object S_RO_OSOA is related to the authorization checks for the SAP system's reporting and operational aspects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific transaction or report.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the necessary roles may not be properly assigned to the user.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 or PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the action being performed.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to add it to the appropriate role.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the missing authorization object S_RO_OSOA.
  Ensure that the role is activated after making changes.
  
  
  
  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 making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. Authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data within the SAP system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  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 related to the R8070 error message.