How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING004 - No Authorization for Maintaining Access Sequences

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No Authorization for Maintaining Access Sequences

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING004 - No Authorization for Maintaining Access Sequences ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING004 No Authorization for Maintaining Access Sequences typically occurs when a user attempts to maintain access sequences in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Access sequences are used in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Material Management (MM), to determine how the system accesses condition records.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the required authorization object to maintain access sequences. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for maintaining access sequences.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow access to the relevant transaction codes or functions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated with the latest roles or authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining access sequences.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify the roles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG:
  
  Open the relevant role.
  Go to the "Authorizations" tab.
  Add the necessary authorization objects, such as V_T681 (for maintaining access sequences) and any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you make changes to roles or authorizations, ensure that these changes are transported to the relevant environments (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to access sequences, such as V_T681 for access sequence maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to authorization issues for specific modules, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management to understand how to effectively manage user roles and permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and maintain access sequences in the SAP system.