How To Fix /SMB/ATC_ERROR023 - You have no authorization to perform this task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/ATC_ERROR -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You have no authorization to perform this task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/ATC_ERROR023 - You have no authorization to perform this task ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/ATC_ERROR023 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific task or action within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of the SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools, particularly when using the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific transaction or function.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required functionalities.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions or configurations in the system that limit access to certain tasks based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that