How To Fix S#042 - First maintain all authorization objects with 'not maintained' check ID

S#042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: First maintain all authorization objects with 'not maintained' check ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#042 - First maintain all authorization objects with 'not maintained' check ID ?

  The SAP error message S#042 indicates that there are authorization objects that have not been maintained for a specific user or role. This typically occurs when a user tries to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations, and the system is prompting you to address the missing authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function for which they lack the required authorizations.
  The authorization objects associated with the transaction have not been properly maintained in the user’s profile or role.
  The system checks for authorization objects and finds that some are marked as "not maintained," meaning they have not been assigned any values or permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S#042 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the User and Transaction:
  
  Determine which user is encountering the error and which transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user’s