How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL050 - Authorization check failed for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Authorization check failed for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL050 - Authorization check failed for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL050 Authorization check failed for user &1 indicates that the user specified (represented by &1) does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular resource within the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or other modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for system access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action being attempted.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the action may not be properly configured or may be missing from the user's profile.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access to certain functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the action being performed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This transaction provides a detailed report of the authorization objects that were checked and failed.
  Identify which specific authorization objects are missing and need to be added to the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  User Status Check:
  
  Ensure that the user account is active and not locked. This can also be checked in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding the SAP authorization concept is crucial. It involves roles, profiles, and authorization objects that define what actions a user can perform.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on specific authorization objects related to the SRM module or the specific transaction you are trying to access.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the user access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization check failure for the specified user in SAP.