How To Fix TE084 - Error while checking authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Error while checking authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE084 - Error while checking authorization ?

  The SAP error message TE084, which states "Error while checking authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or perform a specific function within the SAP system.
  Causes of TE084 Error
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The most common cause is that the user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  
  
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action.
  
  
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the profile may not be assigned to the user.
  
  
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes to authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Some transactions may have specific restrictions based on organizational policies or configurations.
  
  
  Solutions to TE084 Error
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the necessary roles that contain the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing from the assigned roles, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP authorization. Each authorization object consists of one or more fields that define the specific authorizations required for a transaction.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If the issue persists, check the audit logs for any additional information regarding authorization checks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TE084 error effectively.