How To Fix /SCDL/BO009 - No authorization for this action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BO -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization for this action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BO009 - No authorization for this action ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BO009 No authorization for this action typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP BusinessObjects (BO) environments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the specific action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or action being attempted.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects required for the action may not be included in the user's roles.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way roles are assigned.
  
  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 they include the necessary permissions for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the action. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific authorization requirements related to the action you are trying to perform.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SCDL/BO009 No authorization for this action error.