How To Fix RSOBJS160 - No authorization to create role entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBJS - Object Services

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No authorization to create role entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBJS160 - No authorization to create role entry ?

  The SAP error message RSOBJS160 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a role entry in the system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify or create roles in the SAP system without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorizations in the following areas:
  
  Authorization Objects: The user may lack the necessary authorization objects related to role management, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, or S_USER_AGR.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that includes the necessary permissions to create or modify roles.
  Profile Issues: The user's profile may not be correctly configured to allow role management activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOBJS160 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to see if they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign them to a role that includes the necessary authorizations for role management. This may involve working with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs specific authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects. Ensure that the role includes:
  
  S_USER_AUTH for authorization management.
  S_USER_PRO for profile management.
  S_USER_AGR for role assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance. They can help ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the role entry again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization management
  S_USER_PRO: Profile management
  S_USER_AGR: Role assignment
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOBJS160 error and allow the user to create role entries as needed.