How To Fix /SDF/IVIS_DC_MSG028 - Unauthorized. Your user needs one of the following roles: & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/IVIS_DC_MSG -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Unauthorized. Your user needs one of the following roles: & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/IVIS_DC_MSG028 - Unauthorized. Your user needs one of the following roles: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/IVIS_DC_MSG028 Unauthorized. Your user needs one of the following roles: & & & & indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action does not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to their user profile. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned to their user profile. The error message typically lists the roles that are needed.
  Authorization Issues: Even if the roles are assigned, there may be specific authorizations within those roles that are missing.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the roles may not be properly assigned.
  Changes in Role Definitions: If roles have been modified or if new roles have been introduced, the user may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Compare the assigned roles with the roles mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing any of the required roles, you will need to assign them. This can be done by an administrator with the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  If the roles are assigned but the error persists, check the authorization objects within those roles to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new roles and authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to perform the required actions in the SAP system.