How To Fix SHTTP014 - No S_ICFREC authorization for activity &1 and user &2 (&3, &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No S_ICFREC authorization for activity &1 and user &2 (&3, &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP014 - No S_ICFREC authorization for activity &1 and user &2 (&3, &4) ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP014 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific activity related to the Internet Communication Framework (ICF). This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access a service or resource in the SAP system that requires specific authorizations that the user lacks.
  Cause:
  The error message "No S_ICFREC authorization for activity &1 and user &2 (&3, &4)" can be broken down as follows:
  
  S_ICFREC: This is the authorization object related to the Internet Communication Framework (ICF) in SAP.
  Activity &1: This indicates the specific activity that the user is trying to perform (e.g., display, execute).
  User &2: This is the user ID of the person encountering the error.
  &3, &4: These placeholders typically provide additional context, such as the service name or the transaction code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user (User &2).
  Go to the "Roles" tab and check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check. This will show you which authorization was missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM to perform a more detailed analysis of the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations for the S_ICFREC object, you will need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to create or modify roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_ICFREC: This object controls access to ICF services. It includes fields such as:
  
  Activity: The action the user is trying to perform (e.g., display, execute).
  Service: The specific ICF service being accessed.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SUIM: User information system for authorization analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SHTTP014 error.