How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING077 - User does not have sufficient authorization in target system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: User does not have sufficient authorization in target system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING077 - User does not have sufficient authorization in target system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING077 User does not have sufficient authorization in target system &1 typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorizations in the target system specified by &1. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving system connections, such as when using the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) tool, or during transport requests, system copies, or other cross-system activities.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations in the target system to perform the requested action.
  Missing Roles: The roles assigned to the user in the target system may not include the necessary permissions for the operation being attempted.
  User Mapping Issues: If the user is being mapped from one system to another (e.g., during a transport), there may be discrepancies in user mapping.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be configured correctly to allow the user to perform the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Log into the target system (&1) and check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Use transaction SU01 to view the user profile and assigned roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that provide the required authorizations.
  This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  User Mapping:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport or system copy, verify that user mapping is correctly configured.
  Check the transport directory and ensure that the user is correctly mapped to the corresponding user in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check log. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  Analyze the output to identify the missing authorizations and take corrective action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute for any additional requirements or configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the specific action you are trying to perform.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.