How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1120 - You do not have authorization for the required action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the required action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1120 - You do not have authorization for the required action ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1120 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their role.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check.
  Modify Roles: If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  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 making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object contains fields that define the specific actions a user can perform.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with key transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that may have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.