How To Fix ST111 - You have used a non-authorized application ID.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 111

• Message text: You have used a non-authorized application ID.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST111 - You have used a non-authorized application ID. ?

  The SAP error message ST111, which states "You have used a non-authorized application ID," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or application in SAP that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect user roles, missing authorizations, or misconfigured application IDs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific application ID they are trying to access.
  Incorrect Application ID: The application ID being used may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the application.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the application.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the application ID.
  
  
  
  Validate Application ID:
  
  Ensure that the application ID being used is correct and valid. If it is a custom application, verify that it has been properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to assign them, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the application ID in question.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ST111 error and implement a solution to resolve it.