How To Fix SAUTH001 - &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAUTH - Messages: Authorization Trace for Non-Transaction Services

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAUTH001 - &1 ?

  The SAP error message SAUTH001 typically relates to authorization issues within the SAP system. This error indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or action being attempted.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the profiles may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects required for the transaction may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the necessary roles are assigned.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  Adjust Role Configuration: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the role configuration in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and update the user’s authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.