How To Fix /TMF/SECURITY007 - Authorization check failed for authorization object &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /TMF/SECURITY -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Authorization check failed for authorization object &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /TMF/SECURITY007 - Authorization check failed for authorization object &. ?

  The SAP error message /TMF/SECURITY007 Authorization check failed for authorization object &. typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the security and authorization framework within SAP, specifically concerning the authorization objects defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific authorization object referenced in the error message.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object itself may not be configured correctly, or the necessary fields may not be filled in the user's roles.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction or function module being accessed may have restrictions based on the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Review the assigned roles to ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue (the & in the error message will be replaced with the actual object name).
  Use transaction SU21 to look up the authorization object and understand its fields and values.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user.
  Use transaction PFCG to adjust the roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user's access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU21: Authorization Object Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check the system logs for any additional information related to the authorization failure, which may provide insights into what specific action was attempted.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization failure and implement the necessary changes to resolve the issue.