How To Fix SH400 - Access denied

SH400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Access denied

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH400 - Access denied ?

  The SAP error message SH400 "Access denied" typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction or object within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a report, transaction, or data that requires specific permissions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role 
  Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific action.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the transaction or data may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01