How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG184 - Error while checking authorization; missing privileges for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Error while checking authorization; missing privileges for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG184 - Error while checking authorization; missing privileges for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG184 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to missing privileges for a specific object or action. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the action is not included in the user's profile.
  Profile Changes: Changes in roles or profiles that have not been properly updated or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the action being performed.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the error message or by using SU53.
  Ensure that the authorization object is included in the user's role with the correct values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user access.
  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 related to the error message /STMC/CR_MSG184.