How To Fix TK087 - User &1 has no authorization for the selected function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 087

• Message text: User &1 has no authorization for the selected function

What causes this issue?

As user &V1&, you cannot execute the function concerned (protect, lock,
release, or confirm request/task).
As user &V1&, you can only perform the <LS>Change owner</> function
when editing requests and tasks.

System Response

The function was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Log on as a regular user (not as user SAP* or DDIC). To edit tasks
(requests), you require the authorization S_CTS_DEVELO (S_CTS_PROJEC).
If necessary, transfer the request/task &V2& to yourself with the
<LS>Change owner</> function (this is recorded in the action log).
You can now edit the request/task.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK087 - User &1 has no authorization for the selected function ?

  The SAP error message TK087 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific function or access a particular transaction. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary for the transaction or function they are trying to access.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Verify the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the function.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Analyze the missing authorization object and determine if it is required for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control (RBAC) model, where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for detailed guidelines on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TK087 error and implement a solution to grant the necessary authorizations to the user.