How To Fix RSEC417 - Cancel: Error during reading of authoriz. for user &1, auth. object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Cancel: Error during reading of authoriz. for user &1, auth. object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC417 - Cancel: Error during reading of authoriz. for user &1, auth. object &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSEC417 indicates that there was an error while trying to read the authorization for a specific user and authorization object. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization checks, particularly in the area of security and user access management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to them for the specified authorization object.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object itself may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  User Master Record Issues: There may be issues with the user master record, such as the user being locked or not being properly assigned to a role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization objects were recently transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the target system.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the profiles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC417 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user master record.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the specified authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check the configuration of the authorization object in question.
  Ensure that the object is correctly defined and that the necessary fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Analyze Authorization Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Make sure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for the operations the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive. You can check this in the user master record in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code ST01 to perform an authorization trace to identify which specific authorization check is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP security team or administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  ST01: System Trace
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles, profiles, and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization-related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific authorization object or error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSEC417 error in SAP.