How To Fix /SEHS/HM_API120 - You do not have authorization for the required action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_API -

• 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/HM_API120 - You do not have authorization for the required action ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API120 You do not have authorization for the required action typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or functionalities within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Changes: Changes in authorization profiles or roles may have occurred, leading to the user losing access to certain functionalities.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, which can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Analyze the output to identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the missing authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the action again to ensure that the authorization issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each object defines a specific action that can be performed on a specific data set.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific roles and authorizations related to your business processes.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they are up to date and aligned with business needs.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to maintain security and compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SEHS/HM_API120.