How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP129 - Authorization refused for activity &2 for authorization object &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP - SRM: Generic Service Provider

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Authorization refused for activity &2 for authorization object &1.

What causes this issue?

The check for the activity &v2& for authorization object &v1& showed
that the user does not have authorization for the required operation.
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System Response

Cannot carry out the requested operation.

How to fix this error?

If the user wants to carry out the required operation, you need to add
the authorization object appropriate to his or her authorization
profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP129 - Authorization refused for activity &2 for authorization object &1. ?

  The SAP error message "SRM_GENERIC_SP129 Authorization refused for activity &2 for authorization object &1" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization objects defined in the SAP system, which control access to various activities and data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified authorization object (&1) and activity (&2). This could be due to a missing role or profile that grants the necessary permissions.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: If there have been recent changes to the authorization objects or roles, it may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions from the user.
  User Status: The user might be in a status that restricts their access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the specified authorization object and activity.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show which authorization checks failed and why.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations accordingly.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are defined in the SAP system and control access to various transactions and activities. Each authorization object consists of fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP SRM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message.