How To Fix RSSEM023 - Insufficient authorization for activity: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Insufficient authorization for activity: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM023 - Insufficient authorization for activity: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM023, which states "Insufficient authorization for activity: &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This error is often related to authorization checks in the SAP system, particularly in the context of reporting or data extraction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific activity they are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or report.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured or may be outdated.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific authorization objects that the user needs to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the activity in question.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Check:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can be done by checking the details of the failed authorization check from SU53.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned for that authorization object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the results from SU53.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the activity again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each object defines a set of permissions that can be assigned to users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  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 RSSEM023 error message.