How To Fix TE542 - No authorization for &1 of risk hierarchy &2 (authorization group &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 542

• Message text: No authorization for &1 of risk hierarchy &2 (authorization group &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE542 - No authorization for &1 of risk hierarchy &2 (authorization group &3) ?

  The SAP error message TE542 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific element of a risk hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) or when dealing with risk management functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error message TE542 is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to access a risk hierarchy element for which they do not have the required authorization.
  The authorization object related to the risk hierarchy is not properly assigned to the user's role.
  The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions for the specified authorization group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TE542 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user experiencing the error. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the risk hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the risk hierarchy. Commonly, this may involve objects like S_RISK or similar.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects and values to the role that the user is assigned.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles, ask the user to log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Groups: These are used to group similar objects and control access to them. Ensure that the user has access to the specific authorization group mentioned in the error message.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and risk management for more detailed information on how to manage roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE542 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the risk hierarchy.