How To Fix SAUNIT_ADT001 - No authorization to execute ABAP Unit Tests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAUNIT_ADT - ADT specific messages in ABAP Unit

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No authorization to execute ABAP Unit Tests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAUNIT_ADT001 - No authorization to execute ABAP Unit Tests ?

  The SAP error message SAUNIT_ADT001 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute ABAP Unit Tests. This error typically arises when a user attempts to run unit tests in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user needs the appropriate authorization objects to execute ABAP Unit Tests. The relevant authorization objects include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: This authorization object controls access to ABAP programs, including unit tests.
  S_TEST: This authorization object is specifically related to the execution of unit tests.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for executing ABAP Unit Tests.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (S_PROGRAM and S_TEST).
  You can use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign the Role:
  
  After creating or modifying the role, assign it to the user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Test Again:
  
  After making the changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the new authorizations take effect. Then, try executing the ABAP Unit Tests again.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on authorization management for more details on how to manage roles and authorizations.
  Security Audit: It’s a good practice to regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Transport Requests: If changes to roles are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the appropriate systems (e.g., QA, Production) as needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAUNIT_ADT001 error and allow the user to execute ABAP Unit Tests successfully.