How To Fix S#085 - Role &1 of type &2 in client &3: No authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Role &1 of type &2 in client &3: No authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#085 - Role &1 of type &2 in client &3: No authorization ?

  The SAP error message S#085 indicates that a user is attempting to access a role that they do not have the necessary authorizations for in the specified client. This error typically arises when a user tries to perform an action or access a transaction that requires specific authorizations defined in the role.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified role.
  Role Assignment Issues: The role may not be properly assigned to the user in the client.
  Client-Specific Roles: The role may exist in other clients but not in the one the user is currently logged into.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects associated with the role may not be correctly defined or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and ensure that the required role is assigned.
  If the role is missing, assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Role Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the role configuration.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects and permissions.
  
  
  
  Generate Authorizations:
  
  If changes were made to the role, ensure to generate the authorizations by clicking on the "Generate" button in the role maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Roles:
  
  Verify if the role is client-specific. If it is, ensure that it is created and assigned in the correct client.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Logs:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check log. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects, roles, and profiles in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with how roles are assigned and how they can be client-specific.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S#085 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.