How To Fix SPPF086 - No authorization for executing action &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• 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 this action you require authorization object S_PPF_CUST 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 SPPF086 - No authorization for executing action & ?

  The SAP error message SPPF086 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 Business Process Management (BPM) functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the required permissions for the action being attempted.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SPPF086 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 profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the action being executed.
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the actions you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, 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 issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorizations. Each object defines a set of fields that control access to specific actions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SPPF086 error.