How To Fix S#235 - No authorization for the Profile Generator (refer to long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: No authorization for the Profile Generator (refer to long text)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#235 - No authorization for the Profile Generator (refer to long text) ?

  The SAP error message S#235 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access the Profile Generator (PFCG). This error typically arises when a user attempts to create or modify roles or profiles in the SAP system without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile that allow access to the Profile Generator functionality.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for using the Profile Generator.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them roles that include the necessary authorizations for PFCG. Common authorization objects related to PFCG include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_USER_PRO (User Profile)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Roles:
  
  If the user has the roles but still encounters the error, you may need to modify the existing roles to include the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Logs:
  
  You can also check the authorization logs (transaction SU53) after the error occurs to identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Roles are collections of authorizations that define what a user can do in the system.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles effectively.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#235 error and grant the necessary access to the Profile Generator.