How To Fix SMT_UTILITIES007 - User &1 is not authorized to &2 mapping &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_UTILITIES - Utilities message

• Message number: 007

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to &2 mapping &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_UTILITIES007 - User &1 is not authorized to &2 mapping &3 ?

  The SAP error message SMT_UTILITIES007 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific mapping operation in the SAP system. The message typically follows this format:
  User &1 is not authorized to &2 mapping &3
  Where:
  
  &1 is the username of the user attempting the operation.
  &2 is the type of mapping (e.g., "create", "change", "delete").
  &3 is the specific mapping object or name.
  
  Cause
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user for the specific mapping operation they are trying to perform. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Changes in authorization settings or roles that have not been updated for the user.
  The user attempting to access a mapping that is restricted based on their current authorization level.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile of the affected user (replace &1 with the actual username).
  Review the roles assigned to the user and check if they include the necessary authorizations for the mapping operation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the mapping functions. Common authorization objects for mapping might include S_SMT_MAPP or similar.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific mapping operation (create, change, delete).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the mapping operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to the mapping operations in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Audit and Monitor:
  
  Regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for any complex authorization issues or if you need to create new roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SMT_UTILITIES007 error message.