How To Fix SKTY221 - Insufficient authorization

SKTY221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKTY - Übersetzung: Kurztexte

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Insufficient authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKTY221 - Insufficient authorization ?

  The SAP error message SKTY221, which indicates "Insufficient authorization," typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during the execution of a transaction, report, or when trying to access certain data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects required for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  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 SU01 (User Maintenance).