How To Fix S_AUT017 - &1 open in menu tree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: &1 open in menu tree

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The substructure for the selected transaction or scope of check has been
opened in the menu tree.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT017 - &1 open in menu tree ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT017 typically indicates that a user is trying to access a menu item or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The message format usually looks like this: "You are not authorized to display &1 in the menu tree," where "&1" represents the specific menu item or transaction code.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the specified menu item or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to certain transactions or menu items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to specific transactions or menu items.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the S_AUT017 error message in SAP.