How To Fix S#549 - Missing authorization in target system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Missing authorization in target system &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#549 - Missing authorization in target system & ?

  The SAP error message S#549, which indicates "Missing authorization in target system," typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess in the target system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when using transaction codes, accessing certain reports, or executing specific functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the target system to perform the requested action.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the required authorization objects for the transaction or function they are trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization roles were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing authorizations.
  User Type: The user may be a type that has limited access (e.g., a test user) and may not have the full set of authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the user’s roles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization objects to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Check:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the transaction or action being performed. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects related to the transactions you are trying to access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the S#549 error in SAP.