How To Fix RTP014 - No authorization to perform action &1 for authorization group &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No authorization to perform action &1 for authorization group &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP014 - No authorization to perform action &1 for authorization group &2. ?

  The SAP error message RTP014 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to a particular authorization group. This error typically arises in scenarios where access control is enforced through authorization objects and groups, which are used to restrict user actions based on their roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified action (e.g., creating, changing, or displaying data) within the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The action being attempted is restricted to certain authorization groups, and the user’s profile does not include the necessary permissions for that group.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action and authorization group in question.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show which authorization object failed and why. This can help identify what specific permission is missing.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  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 action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to define the permissions required for various actions. Each object can have multiple fields that specify the conditions under which the action can be performed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  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 to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RTP014 error and implement a solution to resolve it.