How To Fix SMT_UTILITIES006 - User &1 is not authorized to &2 extension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_UTILITIES - Utilities message

• Message number: 006

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to &2 extension

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_UTILITIES006 - User &1 is not authorized to &2 extension ?

  The SAP error message SMT_UTILITIES006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to an extension. The placeholders &1 and &2 in the message represent the user ID and the specific extension or action they are trying to access, respectively.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to perform the action related to the specified extension.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the extension in question.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user (&1).
  Review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary authorizations for the action related to the extension (&2).
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the action. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in granting the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each action in SAP is associated with specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SMT_UTILITIES006 error message.