How To Fix SRM_VIEWGEN012 - Access not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_VIEWGEN - No nodes were selected

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Access not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_VIEWGEN012 - Access not authorized ?

  The SAP error message SRM_VIEWGEN012: Access not authorized typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific view or transaction in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This can occur due to various reasons related to user roles, authorizations, or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to access the specific view or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action or data they are trying to access.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be properly configured or may be missing the necessary values for the user.
  User Status: The user might be inactive or have restrictions that prevent access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required views or transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is causing the issue.
  Analyze the output to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the access to the specific view or transaction again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and role management in SAP SRM.
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current business needs.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to maintain security and compliance.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support for more complex authorization issues.