How To Fix ST891 - No authorization for user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 891

• Message text: No authorization for user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST891 - No authorization for user & ?

  The SAP error message ST891, which states "No authorization for user &," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorizations to execute that action within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when accessing transaction codes, reports, or specific functionalities.
  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.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the action may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the 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 lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new roles 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.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  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, which are used to control access to various functionalities in SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the role-based access control model in SAP, which allows for the assignment of roles to users based on their job functions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ST891 error message.