How To Fix RSAU099 - Check the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Check the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU099 - Check the user ?

  The SAP error message RSAU099, which states "Check the user," typically occurs in the context of user authorizations and roles within the SAP system. This error can arise when there are issues related to user access rights, roles, or profiles that prevent the user from executing a particular transaction or accessing specific data.
  Causes of RSAU099 Error
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  
  
  Incorrect User Configuration: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to access issues.
  
  
  Role Changes: If roles have been modified or removed recently, the user may lose access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  User Lock: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access.
  
  
  Profile Issues: The user might be assigned a profile that does not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solutions to RSAU099 Error
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for the required transactions.
  
  
  
  User Lock Status:
  
  Check if the user account is locked using transaction code SU01.
  If locked, unlock the user account.
  
  
  
  Profile Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned the correct profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code ST01 to perform an authorization trace to identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  ST01: System Trace
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see the last authorization check failure)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user authorizations and role management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSAU099 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAU099 error in your SAP system.