How To Fix SH018 - No authorization exists for this action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization exists for this action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH018 - No authorization exists for this action ?

  The SAP error message SH018, which states "No authorization exists for this action," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as when trying to access certain transactions, reports, or functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that governs the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the required permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant) that prevent them from executing the action.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  Transaction Codes: If the error occurs in a specific transaction, check if there are specific transaction codes that require additional authorizations.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the action in question. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SH018 error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.