How To Fix SAI_CACHE006 - Authorization Value '&1' Missing for Authorization Object '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAI_CACHE - XI Configuration Cache

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Authorization Value '&1' Missing for Authorization Object '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAI_CACHE006 - Authorization Value '&1' Missing for Authorization Object '&2' ?

  The SAP error message SAI_CACHE006 indicates that there is a missing authorization value for a specific authorization object. This typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or perform an action that requires certain authorizations, but the necessary values for those authorizations are not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Values: The user does not have the required authorization values for the specified authorization object. This can happen if the user role does not include the necessary permissions or if the authorization values have not been maintained correctly.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to the authorization objects or roles, it may lead to missing values that were previously available.
  Transport Issues: If roles or authorizations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in the authorization values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. You can do this by using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization object and value are missing.
  Maintain Authorization Values: If the authorization object is missing values, you can maintain them using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance). Find the relevant role and add the necessary authorization values for the authorization object in question.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and data. Each authorization object can have multiple fields, and each field can have specific values that define what a user can or cannot do.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAI_CACHE006 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks.