How To Fix R9152 - Processing by: Authorization is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Processing by: Authorization is not allowed

What causes this issue?

"Processing by: Authorization" is not allowed for this variable type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either "Variable type" or "Processing by" needs to be changed.
"Processing by: Authorization" is allowed only for the variable types
"Characteristic value" and "Hierarchy nodes".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9152 - Processing by: Authorization is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message R9152 ("Processing by: Authorization is not allowed") typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a transaction 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.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or organizational units.
  Custom Authorization Checks: Custom programs or enhancements may impose additional authorization checks that the user does not meet.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify or create roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is related to custom programs, review the code to ensure that it is not imposing unnecessary restrictions on user access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect, and then test the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining 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 SU53 (Authorization Check) 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 the cause of the R9152 error and implement a solution to resolve it.