How To Fix SMI_GENERAL000 - No Authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: No Authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL000 - No Authorization ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL000 No Authorization typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or specific functionality.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the required transactions or data.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Even if a user has a role, specific authorization objects within that role may not be granted, leading to access issues.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or there may be restrictions based on organizational levels or other criteria.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check. This transaction provides insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the necessary roles or authorizations are missing, they need to be added by a user with the appropriate administrative rights (usually a security administrator).
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  Check for Changes: If the issue arose suddenly, check if there were any recent changes to roles or authorizations that might have affected the user’s access.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concept of authorization profiles and how they relate to user roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the authorization setup or consult SAP support for further assistance.