How To Fix SOI1405 - Authorization error unlocking all tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI1 - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages continued

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Authorization error unlocking all tables

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI1405 - Authorization error unlocking all tables ?

  The SAP error message SOI1405 typically indicates an authorization issue when trying to unlock tables in the SAP system. This error can occur when a user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the unlock operation on certain database tables.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the SOI1405 error is insufficient authorization for the user attempting to unlock the tables. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for table unlocking.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from performing certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOI1405 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for unlocking tables.
  If the roles do not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role with the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization objects that may be required include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Authorization for table maintenance.
  S_DATASET: Authorization for file access.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in granting the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the unlock operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOI1405 authorization error and successfully unlock the required tables in your SAP system.