How To Fix SR248 - No authorization for initial fill

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 248

• Message text: No authorization for initial fill

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR248 - No authorization for initial fill ?

  The SAP error message SR248 "No authorization for initial fill" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This error is often related to the initial fill process in SAP systems, particularly in the context of data migration or initial data loading.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the initial fill operation.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data object.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the initial fill process may not be properly configured or assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the initial fill process.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are correct but the authorizations are still missing, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with those roles to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the initial fill operation again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to the initial fill process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others specific to the module or process being used.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SR248 error and successfully perform the initial fill operation in SAP.