How To Fix S_PROFGEN_START_AUTH003 - User &4 does not have start authorization for &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_PROFGEN_START_AUTH -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User &4 does not have start authorization for &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_PROFGEN_START_AUTH003 - User &4 does not have start authorization for &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message S_PROFGEN_START_AUTH003 indicates that a user does not have the necessary start authorization for a specific transaction or program. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a program for which they lack the required authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the specified transaction or program.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction or program may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from executing it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user’s profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization objects required for the transaction or program. This can be done using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs, which shows the last authorization check.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles using transaction code PFCG.
  If the roles are already assigned, check if they are correctly configured and include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Profile Generation:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that the profiles are generated and activated. This can be done in transaction code PFCG by selecting the role and choosing the "Generate" option.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the transaction or program again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to transactions and programs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the S_PROFGEN_START_AUTH003 error.