How To Fix /SPE/IF_SERVICES021 - No maintenance authorization for requested data (object &1, DICBERCLS &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/IF_SERVICES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No maintenance authorization for requested data (object &1, DICBERCLS &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/IF_SERVICES021 - No maintenance authorization for requested data (object &1, DICBERCLS &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/IF_SERVICES021 No maintenance authorization for requested data (object &1, DICBERCLS &2) typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform maintenance operations on a specific object in the SAP system. This error is related to the authorization checks that are in place to ensure that users can only access or modify data for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization for the specified object (&1) and the authorization group (DICBERCLS &2).
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The object may be restricted by an authorization group, and the user’s role does not include access to that group.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This transaction will show which authorization object was checked and failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the object and authorization group.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects and that the user is assigned to this role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific data or transactions. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module or data being accessed.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to understand how to properly configure roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there have been any recent changes to roles or authorizations that might have affected the user’s access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SPE/IF_SERVICES021.