How To Fix TAO_MSG_SUT018 - Authorization object &1 field &2 (value &3 ) is missing for RFC user &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TAO_MSG_SUT - messages for check on auhtorizations

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Authorization object &1 field &2 (value &3 ) is missing for RFC user &4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TAO_MSG_SUT018 - Authorization object &1 field &2 (value &3 ) is missing for RFC user &4. ?

  The SAP error message TAO_MSG_SUT018 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to a specific RFC (Remote Function Call) user. This message typically arises when the RFC user does not have the necessary authorizations for a particular authorization object and field.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The RFC user does not have the required authorization for the specified authorization object (&1), field (&2), and value (&3).
  The authorization profile assigned to the RFC user does not include the necessary permissions to perform the requested action.
  The authorization object may be missing from the user's profile or the value for the field is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Authorization Object and Field:
  
  Check the error message for the specific authorization object (&1), field (&2), and value (&3) that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the RFC user profile.
  Check the assigned roles and profiles to see if the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to:
  
  Add the necessary authorization object to the user's profile.
  Modify the existing roles to include the required permissions.
  Create a new role with the necessary authorizations if appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the RFC connection again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  RFC Users: These are special users created for remote access to SAP systems, often used in background jobs or integrations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message TAO_MSG_SUT018.