How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON_API187 - Workbench Error: Permission Error for communication assembly &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON_API - Messages for API for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Workbench Error: Permission Error for communication assembly &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API187 - Workbench Error: Permission Error for communication assembly &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API187 indicates a permission error related to a communication assembly in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user or a process attempts to access or modify a communication assembly without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user or process does not have the required permissions to access the specified communication assembly.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the communication assembly.
  Transport Issues: If the communication assembly was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport configuration or missing authorizations in the target system.
  Object Locking: The communication assembly might be locked by another user or process, preventing access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the communication assembly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. Add the necessary authorization objects related to the communication assembly.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and authorizations were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the communication assembly is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to unlock it or wait until the lock is released.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific communication assembly to ensure that there are no additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to communication assemblies. Common objects include S_COM_ORD or similar, depending on your specific setup.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking communication assemblies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to communication assemblies and permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the permission error associated with the communication assembly in your SAP system.