How To Fix TSYS006 - User does not have authorization in system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TSYS - System Comparison: Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: User does not have authorization in system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TSYS006 - User does not have authorization in system &1 ?

  The SAP error message TSYS006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action in the system identified by &1 (where &1 is the system name). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a transaction, report, or function for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the relevant authorization objects may not be included in the assigned roles.
  System-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to other systems but not to the specific system indicated in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that contain the required authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile again.
  
  
  
  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 adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction or action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control system where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the TSYS006 error effectively.