How To Fix SUSR_CERT001 - You are not authorized to request certificates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_CERT - User Certificates Administration

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to request certificates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_CERT001 - You are not authorized to request certificates ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_CERT001 indicates that a user is not authorized to request certificates. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's security and user management, particularly when dealing with digital certificates or secure communications.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to request certificates. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for certificate management.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict certain users from requesting certificates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SUSR_CERT001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for certificate requests. Common roles that might include these authorizations are related to security administration or user management.
  If you are unsure which roles to assign, consult with your SAP security administrator or refer to your organization's role documentation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to certificate requests. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_USER_PRO: User profile management
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to involve your SAP security team or basis team to review the configuration and ensure that the user has the correct access.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check if there are any system-wide settings or configurations that might be preventing the user from requesting certificates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user authorizations and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to certificate requests and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SUSR_CERT001 error.