How To Fix /UI2/FND401 - User does not have sufficient authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/FND -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: User does not have sufficient authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/FND401 - User does not have sufficient authorizations ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/FND401 User does not have sufficient authorizations indicates that the user attempting to access a particular function or application does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially when dealing with Fiori applications or other UI technologies that rely on specific roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the transaction or application they are trying to access.
  Authorization Objects: The roles assigned to the user may not include the specific authorization objects needed for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Changes: Changes in roles or authorizations may not have been updated or propagated correctly in the system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may be locked or inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the roles were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues with the transport that caused the roles to not be correctly assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing roles, assign the necessary roles using transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles are properly configured and include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  If the roles are present but missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify the roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  User Profile Verification:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked. Check the user’s status in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If roles were recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding the SAP authorization concept, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /UI2/FND401 error message.