How To Fix SRT_WSP3169 - No authority: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WSP3 - SRT: Web Service Configuration Messages 3

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No authority: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP3169 - No authority: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP3169 with the description "No authority: &1" typically indicates that a user or a service does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular resource in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of web services and can arise due to various reasons related to user roles and authorizations.
  Cause
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user or service account does not have the required authorizations to access the web service or perform the requested operation.
  Role Assignment: The necessary roles that grant access to the web service are not assigned to the user.
  Service Configuration: The web service may be configured in a way that restricts access based on certain criteria, such as user roles or profiles.
  Transport Issues: If the service was recently transported from one system to another, the authorizations may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for accessing the web service.
  
  
  
  Review Service Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the web service in transaction SOAMANAGER. Ensure that the service is correctly configured and that the access control settings are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Transport Authorization Objects:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all relevant authorization objects were included in the transport request and are correctly configured in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult your SAP security team for assistance in reviewing and adjusting the authorization settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to web services, such as S_SERVICE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SOAMANAGER: Web Service Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SRT_WSP3169 error.