How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH171 - Errors occurred during manual authorization check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Errors occurred during manual authorization check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH171 - Errors occurred during manual authorization check ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH171 indicates that there were errors during a manual authorization check. This typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the transaction or report they are trying to access.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations, or the roles may not be properly configured.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated with the latest roles or authorizations.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the transaction may not be correctly defined or may have been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review and modify roles.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorization objects and values.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction ST01 to perform an authorization trace to identify which specific authorizations are missing when the user attempts to execute the transaction.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If missing authorizations are identified, adjust the roles or create new roles as necessary to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  ST01: System Trace
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see the last failed authorization check)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transaction or report in question.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to authorization management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues related to the RSOS_SEARCH171 error message.