How To Fix SPPF085 - No authorization for executing action &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF - PPF: Messages from the Central Classes

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No authorization for executing action &

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization required to perform this action.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To perform the action you require the authorization object S_PPF_CONF
with activity '03' to display data, and with activity '02' to edit
data. Inform your administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF085 - No authorization for executing action & ?

  The SAP error message SPPF085 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific action in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when using the SAP Process Orchestration (PO) tools.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects in their role to perform the action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  User Type Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is restricted from performing certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPPF085 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the action being executed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SPPF085 error.