How To Fix ST017 - No authorizations available for user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorizations available for user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST017 - No authorizations available for user & ?

  The SAP error message ST017 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access a particular transaction. This is a common issue in SAP systems, and it can arise due to various reasons related to user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations required to access the transaction or perform the action.
  Role Changes: Changes in user roles or authorizations may have occurred, leading to the user losing access to certain functionalities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the necessary authorization objects may not be included in the profile.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing certain data or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the transaction or action the user is trying to perform.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects, roles, and profiles in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the different types of authorizations (e.g., activity types, field values).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ST017 error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue for the user.