How To Fix SAUTH004 - &1 &2 &3 &4

SAUTH004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAUTH004 - &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message SAUTH004 typically relates to authorization issues within the SAP system. This error indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The message format usually includes placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) that provide specific details about the error, such as the user ID, transaction code, or object that is causing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations