How To Fix SEPM_BO_COMMON019 - Authorization missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BO_COMMON - EPM: Common Messages for EPM Business Objects

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Authorization missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON019 - Authorization missing ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BO_COMMON019 indicates that a user is lacking the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Business Technology Platform applications.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or permissions assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data access.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects or data that the user is trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may have been altered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEPM_BO_COMMON019 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to the user management area in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action the user is trying to perform.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code PFCG to edit the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects and how they are used to control access to various functions and data in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the role-based access control model in SAP.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the SEPM_BO_COMMON019 error effectively.