How To Fix SCMG_BAPI003 - You are not authorized for this action: class &1; method &2

SCMG_BAPI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMG_BAPI - Case BAPI: Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized for this action: class &1; method &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCMG_BAPI003 - You are not authorized for this action: class &1; method &2 ?

  The SAP error message SCMG_BAPI003, which states "You are not authorized for this action: class &1; method &2," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific method of a Business Application Programming Interface (BAPI) or a class in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to execute the BAPI does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the specific class or method being called.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the authorization objects or roles that are supposed to grant access to the BAPI.
  Custom Development: If the BAPI or class is custom-developed, it may not have the appropriate authorization checks implemented.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is