How To Fix /SLOAP/EXECUTION040 - Missing authorization in execution system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SLOAP/EXECUTION -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Missing authorization in execution system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SLOAP/EXECUTION040 - Missing authorization in execution system ?

  The SAP error message /SLOAP/EXECUTION040 Missing authorization in execution system typically indicates that a user is trying to execute a process or transaction in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or other SAP applications that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile in the execution system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the execution system that prevent the user from accessing certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If you identify that the user is missing specific roles, you can assign the necessary roles through transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the required authorizations for the actions the user is trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the transaction or process. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for those objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be involved in the process. Common objects include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and others specific to the application being used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization-related errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific application or module you are working with to understand the required authorizations better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SLOAP/EXECUTION040 Missing authorization in execution system.