How To Fix RECPOM021 - You are not authorized. (Auth-Object: &1, CompanyCode: &2, Action: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECPOM - RE OM Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized. (Auth-Object: &1, CompanyCode: &2, Action: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECPOM021 - You are not authorized. (Auth-Object: &1, CompanyCode: &2, Action: &3) ?

  The SAP error message RECPOM021 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action related to a particular company code. This error is typically associated with authorization checks in SAP, which are enforced through authorization objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified authorization object.
  The authorization object may be related to specific actions (like creating, changing, or displaying records) within a particular company code.
  The user may not be assigned to the correct roles or profiles that include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECPOM021 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide details on which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object mentioned in the error message (represented by &1).
  Check the specific company code (&2) and action (&3) that the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and add the necessary authorization objects to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the authorization issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Roles and Profiles: In SAP, roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are generated from roles and contain the actual authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RECPOM021 error.