How To Fix SRT_WSP3178 - Not authorized to perform '&1' for provider system '&2' [Auth.Obj. &3]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Not authorized to perform '&1' for provider system '&2' [Auth.Obj. &3]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WSP3178 - Not authorized to perform '&1' for provider system '&2' [Auth.Obj. &3] ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WSP3178 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action (denoted by &1) on a provider system (denoted by &2). The error is related to authorization objects (denoted by &3), which are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities and data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object (&3) that governs access to the action is not included in the user's roles.
  Provider System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the provider system that restrict access based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  Review Authorization Object: Identify the specific authorization object (&3) mentioned in the error message. Check the required fields and values for that object to ensure the user has the correct permissions.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to:
  
  Modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  Create a new role with the necessary permissions and assign it to the user.
  
  
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact 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 action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles and authorizations, and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This transaction can help identify which specific authorizations are missing when the error occurs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRT_WSP3178 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the desired action on the provider system.