How To Fix SUSR_CERT118 - You are not authorized to read entries for user group &1

SUSR_CERT118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_CERT - User Certificates Administration

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You are not authorized to read entries for user group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_CERT118 - You are not authorized to read entries for user group &1 ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_CERT118 indicates that a user is attempting to access or read entries for a specific user group but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This typically occurs in the context of user management and authorization checks within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access the specified user group. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects that grant access to the user group.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may not be assigned to the user group or may not have the appropriate roles that allow access to that group.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions to view or manage the user group.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SUSR_CERT118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization