How To Fix SALV_X_API173 - You do not have start authorization for &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_X_API - Messages for ALV API exceptions

• Message number: 173

• Message text: You do not have start authorization for &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_X_API173 - You do not have start authorization for &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message SALV_X_API173 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to start a specific transaction or program. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 typically represent the transaction code, program name, or other relevant identifiers related to the action the user is trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the specified transaction or program.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the transaction may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 role containing the necessary authorizations for the transaction is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorization, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific objects.
  Transaction Codes: Each transaction in SAP is associated with a transaction code, which is what users enter to access specific functionalities.
  User Profiles: User profiles in SAP are collections of roles and authorizations that define what a user can do within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALV_X_API173 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the desired action.