How To Fix RX052 - You are not authorized to perform this action

RX052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 052

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this action

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to carry out an action for which you do not have
authorization in your user master.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator to obtain the required
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RX052 - Details

• The SAP error message RX052, which states "You are not authorized to perform this action," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction or access certain data within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a report, execute a transaction, or perform a specific function.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct role or profile that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects may restrict access based on criteria such as company code, plant, or other organizational units.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: