How To Fix SUSG201 - No authorization for read access

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSG - Usage Data

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No authorization for read access

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSG201 - No authorization for read access ?

  The SAP error message SUSG201, which states "No authorization for read access," typically indicates that a user is attempting to access data or perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or other areas where user roles and authorizations are critical.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels, such as company codes, plants, or other criteria that limit access to certain data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to analyze user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role is properly transported to the production environment if changes are made in a development environment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Last Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SUSG201 error message.