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How To Fix TD281 - User &1 has no system access authorization using destination &2


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

  • Message number: 281

  • Message text: User &1 has no system access authorization using destination &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    When your system is accessed using the RFC destination &V2&, a check is
    performed to see if the user name and installation number of your
    system correspond to each other : The first part of the user name must
    be the same as the installation number, followed by an underscore
    ("_"), and an alphanumeric character.
    Example:
    Installation number "0102030405": Possible user names include
    "0102030405_2" and "0102030405_A"

    System Response

    You cannot use the Form Painter.

    How to fix this error?

    Tell your SAP system administrator. He must create a user name
    according to the criteria above.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD281 - User &1 has no system access authorization using destination &2 ?

    The SAP error message TD281 indicates that a user does not have the necessary system access authorization for a specific destination. This typically occurs when a user attempts to connect to a system or service (like an RFC destination) for which they lack the required permissions.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to access the specified destination.
    2. Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the required transaction or service.
    3. Destination Configuration: The destination itself may not be configured correctly, or the user may not be included in the allowed users for that destination.
    4. Profile Issues: The user profile may not be properly set up, or there may be restrictions based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria.

    Solution:

    1. Check User Authorizations:

      • Use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
      • Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the required transactions and RFC destinations.
    2. Review Role Assignments:

      • Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
      • If necessary, add the required authorizations to the user’s role or assign a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
    3. Check Destination Settings:

      • Use transaction SM59 to check the configuration of the RFC destination.
      • Ensure that the destination is correctly set up and that the user is allowed to access it.
    4. Authorization Trace:

      • If the issue persists, you can use transaction ST01 to perform an authorization trace to identify which specific authorization is missing when the user attempts to access the destination.
    5. Consult with Basis Team:

      • If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can provide insights into user roles, authorizations, and system configurations.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • SU01: User Maintenance
      • PFCG: Role Maintenance
      • SM59: RFC Destinations
      • ST01: System Trace
    • Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that may be required for accessing the destination, such as S_RFC, S_USER_AUTH, etc.

    • Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on user authorizations and role management.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TD281 error message.

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