How To Fix S_AUT062 - &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT062 - &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT062 typically indicates an authorization issue. The message format usually looks like this: "You are not authorized to perform this action" or "You are not authorized to access object &1," where "&1" represents the specific object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned that grant access to the specific transaction or object.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but the specific authorization object within those roles does not allow the action.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S_AUT062 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for the transaction or object are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to run reports on user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  If the roles are present but do not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  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 ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects, which define the permissions for various actions in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the role-based access control model in SAP, which is essential for managing user permissions effectively.
  
  
  
  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 and resolve the cause of the S_AUT062 error message in SAP.