How To Fix /UI2/FDM005 - User &1: Missing Authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FDM -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: User &1: Missing Authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FDM005 - User &1: Missing Authorization ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FDM005 User &1: Missing Authorization typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific function or application within the SAP Fiori Launchpad or related UI technologies. This error is often encountered when a user tries to access a Fiori app or a specific transaction for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations for the Fiori app or transaction.
  Authorization Objects: The user may lack specific authorization objects that are required for the operation they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  Transport Issues: If the roles were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing authorizations in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the Fiori app or transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the Fiori app or transaction.
  
  
  
  Test Authorization:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles or authorizations are needed, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the roles were recently transported, ensure that all necessary authorizations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and role management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /UI2/FDM005 error message.