How To Fix /SMB/MD_AS_CUST032 - You are not authorized to run transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/MD_AS_CUST -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: You are not authorized to run transaction &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST032 - You are not authorized to run transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST032 indicates that a user is not authorized to run a specific transaction. This is a common issue in SAP systems, and it typically arises due to authorization restrictions set within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile to execute the specified transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the transaction code in question.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: The transaction code may be restricted for certain user groups or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID. Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for the transaction is included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required role is not assigned, you may need to assign it. If you have the necessary permissions, you can do this yourself, or you may need to contact your SAP security administrator to make the changes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue (as indicated by the SU53 output) and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for that object.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to run the transaction again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles or authorizations are needed, consult your organization’s SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP security team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects, roles, and profiles in SAP, as these are fundamental to managing user access.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for specific authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST032. If the problem persists, further investigation into the specific configuration of your SAP system may be necessary.