How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC002 - No authorization for this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC - Messages in the Context of GSP Data Archiving

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization for this operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC002 - No authorization for this operation ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific operation within the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or execute a function for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct role or profile that includes the required permissions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects related to the operation may not be satisfied.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the operation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the operation. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or if you are unsure about the required permissions, consult 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 operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to SRM.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in SRM.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they encounter similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRM_GENERIC_SP_ARC002 error and ensure that users have the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in the SAP SRM system.