How To Fix SO270 - Authorization of user <&> copied

SO270 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Authorization of user <&> copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO270 - Authorization of user <&> copied ?

  The SAP error message SO270, which states "Authorization of user <&> copied," typically occurs in the context of user authorizations and roles within the SAP system. This message indicates that the authorization profile or role assigned to a user has been copied from another user, and there may be issues related to the authorization settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Role Copying: The error often arises when a user role or profile is copied from another user, and the system is unable to validate the authorization for the new user.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting, leading to this error.
  Profile Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the authorization profiles or roles that have been assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the authorizations assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and profiles