How To Fix RSCC042 - No authorization for customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCC - Notifications for BW Customizing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No authorization for customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCC042 - No authorization for customizing ?

  The SAP error message RSCC042 "No authorization for customizing" typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify customizing settings in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to access transaction codes related to customizing or when attempting to make changes to configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This is the most common cause.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for customizing activities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to customizing transactions.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may also arise if the user is trying to access client-specific customizing settings without the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to customizing, such as S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and S_CUS_AUTH (for customizing authorizations).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for customizing. This can be done by a security administrator or someone with the necessary permissions.
  If the user needs to perform specific customizing tasks, ensure that the relevant roles are assigned to their user profile.
  
  
  
  Modify User Profile:
  
  If the user requires additional authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user profile to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or basis team to request the necessary authorizations. Provide them with details about the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to customizing transactions. Common objects include:
  
  S_TCODE: Controls access to transaction codes.
  S_CUS_AUTH: Controls access to customizing activities.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Some common transaction codes related to customizing include:
  
  SPRO: Project Reference Object for customizing.
  SE80: Object Navigator for development and customizing.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the RSCC042 error effectively.