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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignment:
  
  If the user was created or modified by copying from another user, review the source user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the copied roles are appropriate and that the new user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SUIM:
  
  Use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and check for missing authorizations or roles.
  You can run reports to see which authorizations are missing for the user.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or profiles assigned to the user.
  This may involve adding new roles or modifying existing ones to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user authorizations and role management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO270 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform their tasks in the SAP system.