How To Fix SXCO062 - Missing authorization for activity &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXCO - Extension Common: Messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Missing authorization for activity &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXCO062 - Missing authorization for activity &1. ?

  The SAP error message SXCO062 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity in the system. This error typically arises in the context of background processing, particularly when dealing with SAP's cross-client communication or when executing certain transactions that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  The activity referenced by &1 (which is a placeholder for the specific activity or transaction) is restricted for the user due to missing roles or authorizations.
  The authorization checks are failing due to missing or incorrect configuration in the authorization profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SXCO062 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Activity: Check the specific activity or transaction that is causing the error. The &1 in the error message will indicate what the user was trying to do.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Go to the "Roles" tab and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check results. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object that is missing based on the output from SU53.
  Check the authorization profiles associated with the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG to add the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various activities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Security Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles assigned based on their job functions to avoid authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization concept in your organization.