How To Fix /SEHS/HM_ALE005 - You are not authorized to distribute data for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_ALE -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to distribute data for object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/HM_ALE005 - You are not authorized to distribute data for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_ALE005 You are not authorized to distribute data for object &1 typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a data distribution operation does not have the necessary authorizations for the specified object. This error is related to the ALE (Application Link Enabling) and IDoc (Intermediate Document) processes in SAP, which are used for data distribution between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to distribute data for the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The object in question may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from distributing data.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the ALE settings that restrict data distribution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the object are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Review Object-Specific Authorizations:
  
  Check if there are any object-specific authorizations that need to be granted. This can be done by reviewing the relevant authorization objects in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ALE configuration is correctly set up for the object in question. This includes checking the distribution model and ensuring that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  WE20: Partner Profiles (for ALE settings)
  BD64: Distribution Model
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to ALE and IDoc processing include S_IDOC, S_ALE, and others depending on the specific object being distributed.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ALE and IDoc processing, as well as authorization management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.