/SDF/S1051 - No Authorisation for &1.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/S1 -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No Authorisation for &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/S1051 - No Authorisation for &1. ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/S1051 No Authorisation for &1 typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action or access a resource for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The &1 placeholder usually represents the specific object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the 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 encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to see which specific authorization object is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile for the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Security Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance and security.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.