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

TG342 - Overview

• 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