How To Fix RSM_TEAM087 - Authorization Object is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM_TEAM - Messages for Team in Responsibility Management

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Authorization Object is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM_TEAM087 - Authorization Object is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RSM_TEAM087 indicates that there is an issue with authorization related to a specific authorization object. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary permissions defined by the authorization object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific action or transaction they are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object itself may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations due to missing or incorrect profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is causing the issue.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG to include the required authorization object.
  After making changes, generate the profile and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist with the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSM_TEAM087 error message.