How To Fix TWBH005 - You do not have authorization for the required action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBH - Hierarchy maintenance messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the required action

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact System administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

You need more authorization.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBH005 - You do not have authorization for the required action ?

  The SAP error message TWBH005, which states "You do not have authorization for the required action," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action does not have the necessary permissions or authorizations assigned to their user profile in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to perform the action they are trying to execute.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the transaction or action.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles assigned to the user, such as being outdated or incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels, which could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show which authorization objects were checked and which ones failed.
  
  
  Authorization Profile Adjustment: If the user is missing specific authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should adjust the user's roles or profiles to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles, profiles, and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the TWBH005 error message.