How To Fix /SMB/TI_UI009 - You are not authorized.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TI_UI -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You are not authorized.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TI_UI009 - You are not authorized. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TI_UI009 You are not authorized typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction or application within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a specific module, transaction, or functionality in SAP Business One or other SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles and authorizations may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to a loss of access rights.
  System Changes: Recent changes in the system, such as updates or migrations, may have affected user roles and authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to the user management section in SAP and verify the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific permission is lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify User Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s authorizations using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the specific transaction or action that was previously restricted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to authorization errors.
  Training: Consider training for users and administrators on managing roles and authorizations effectively to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.