How To Fix RSEC418 - No sufficient authorization for reading user &1, object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: No sufficient authorization for reading user &1, object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC418 - No sufficient authorization for reading user &1, object &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSEC418 indicates that a user does not have sufficient authorization to read a specific user or object in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization checks, particularly when dealing with user roles and authorizations in the Security and Authorization framework.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to access data or perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  The user ID (&1) or the object (&2) referenced in the error message is not authorized for the current user.
  The authorization checks are failing due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC418 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the user mentioned in the error message.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object (&2) mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction code SU21 to find details about the authorization object and the required fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to modify roles and add the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concept:
  
  Understand the SAP authorization concept, which includes roles, profiles, and authorization objects. Each authorization object consists of fields that define the access level for specific actions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSEC418 error message in SAP.