How To Fix UCC2020 - Authorization missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCC2 -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Authorization missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCC2020 - Authorization missing ?

  The SAP error message UCC2020, which indicates "Authorization missing," typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, such as during the execution of a transaction, report, or when accessing specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object that is necessary for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to analyze the authorization check. This transaction will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Authorization Profile Adjustment: If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to adjust their authorization profile or role. This can be done by an SAP security administrator.
  Transaction Codes: Ensure that the user has access to the specific transaction codes they are trying to execute. This can be checked in the role configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Consult Security Team: If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Commonly used transaction codes for authorization management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UCC2020 error message in SAP.