How To Fix RS_SMA879 - No authorization to use the Split Merge Admin (S_RZL_ADMIN) Activity: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA -

• Message number: 879

• Message text: No authorization to use the Split Merge Admin (S_RZL_ADMIN) Activity: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA879 - No authorization to use the Split Merge Admin (S_RZL_ADMIN) Activity: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA879 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to use the Split Merge Admin activity, which is associated with the authorization object S_RZL_ADMIN. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to the Split Merge functionality in SAP without the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of the necessary authorizations in the user's role or profile. The specific authorization object involved is S_RZL_ADMIN, which controls access to administrative functions related to the Split Merge feature.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Identify the User: Determine which user is encountering the error.
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user to see if they include the necessary authorizations for S_RZL_ADMIN.
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign a role that includes the S_RZL_ADMIN authorization.
  If the role exists but does not include the necessary authorization, you will need to modify the role to include the S_RZL_ADMIN object with the appropriate activity.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object S_RZL_ADMIN:
  
  The S_RZL_ADMIN authorization object typically includes fields such as:
  
  Activity: This should include the necessary activities (e.g., 01 for Execute).
  Authorization Group: Ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization groups if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you made changes to roles in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures and see which specific authorizations are missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configuration.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP security team or administrator for further assistance.