How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP009 - No authorization to execute this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No authorization to execute this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP009 - No authorization to execute this function ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP009 No authorization to execute this function indicates that the user attempting to execute a specific function or transaction does not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where security and access control are tightly managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is needed to execute the function.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the function.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary