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 authorizations for the function being executed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the function again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object can contain multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with key transaction codes related to user management and authorization, such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP009.