How To Fix SAPC_TOOLS003 - Authority Check has failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPC_TOOLS - Message Class for APC Tools

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Authority Check has failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPC_TOOLS003 - Authority Check has failed ?

  The SAP error message "SAPC_TOOLS003 Authority Check has failed" typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction or object within the SAP system. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions for their roles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to execute the transaction or access the object.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that is being checked may not be included in the user's roles.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user's authorization profile, such as it being incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  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 necessary roles are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction shows the last failed authorization check and can help identify the missing authorizations.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization checks. Each object defines a set of fields that must be checked for a user to have access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization checks or the error message in question.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.