How To Fix SALERT074 - No authorization for executing action &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALERT - Messages for the Alert Framework

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No authorization for executing action &

What causes this issue?

Missing authorization

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To define alert categories you require special authorization
(object S_ALM_CUST). To edit the configuration, maintain the RFC
destination for the central alert server, and initiate the
administration report, you require the authorizations of the object
S_ALM_CONF.

Procedure for System Administrators

Inform your system administrator. They can provide you with the
authorizations you require.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALERT074 - No authorization for executing action & ?

  The SAP error message SALERT074 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific action in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform a task or access a transaction for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that grant the required permissions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects associated with the action may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the action being executed.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP’s authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Security Audit: Regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.