How To Fix T3502 - Security & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T3 - Messages for options and futures

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Security & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T3502 - Security & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message T3502, which states "Security & not maintained," typically indicates that there is a security issue related to the authorization or access control for a specific object or transaction in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or other functionalities within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific transaction or object.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the required authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  Object-Specific Security Settings: Certain objects may have specific security settings that are not properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Role and Profile Maintenance:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required permissions.
  If roles are not properly configured, you may need to modify them in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Check:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can be done by checking the error message details or using transaction SU21 to find the relevant authorization object.
  Ensure that the authorization object is properly maintained in the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the T3502 error in your SAP system.