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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SERVICES_CMS - Message class for CMS Services
Message number: 087
Message text: Unable to execute the operation due to missing authorizations
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SERVICES_CMS087
- Unable to execute the operation due to missing authorizations ?The SAP error message SERVICES_CMS087 indicates that a user is unable to execute a specific operation due to missing authorizations. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly enforced to ensure security and compliance.
Cause:
The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to perform the operation does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can happen for several reasons:
- Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations for the operation.
- Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects required for the operation may not be included in the user's roles.
- Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user's authorization profile, such as missing or incorrectly configured authorizations.
- Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or policies may have removed the necessary permissions from the user.
Solution:
To resolve the SERVICES_CMS087 error, follow these steps:
Check User Roles:
- Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
- Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the operation they are trying to perform.
Review Authorization Objects:
- Identify the specific authorization objects required for the operation. This information can often be found in the documentation for the transaction or operation being executed.
- Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations were checked and failed.
Modify Roles:
- If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
- Use transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to manage roles and authorizations.
Testing:
- After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
- Test the operation again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
Consult Security Team:
- If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the SERVICES_CMS087 error.
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