How To Fix TAO_MSG_SUT004 - Missing authorization for authorization object &1(see SAP template role).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAO_MSG_SUT - messages for check on auhtorizations

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Missing authorization for authorization object &1(see SAP template role).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAO_MSG_SUT004 - Missing authorization for authorization object &1(see SAP template role). ?

  The SAP error message TAO_MSG_SUT004 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization for a specific authorization object. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified authorization object (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be properly configured in the role assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Authorization Object:
  
  Check the error message for the specific authorization object that is missing. This will be indicated by &1.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is experiencing the issue.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if the role that includes the required authorization object is assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify or Create Roles:
  
  If the required authorization object is not included in the user's roles, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to add the necessary authorization object to the role.
  Ensure that the role is properly configured and includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Generate Authorizations:
  
  After modifying the role, generate the authorizations by clicking on the "Generate" button in the role maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the transaction or action that was previously causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and data. Each authorization object consists of one or more fields that define the criteria for access.
  Roles and Profiles: In SAP, roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are generated from roles and contain the actual authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message TAO_MSG_SUT004.