How To Fix TG342 - Program may only be called by authorized user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TG - Messages for Upgrade Repository Switch

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Program may only be called by authorized user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TG342 - Program may only be called by authorized user ?

  The SAP error message TG342, which states "Program may only be called by authorized user," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a program or transaction that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This is a security feature in SAP to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can access certain functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile to execute the program.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Program Restrictions: The program itself may have been designed to restrict access to certain user groups or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for the program.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Program Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the program to understand the access requirements and ensure that the user meets those requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security. Each authorization object consists of one or more fields that define the access level for a specific action.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the program or authorization checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TG342 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.