How To Fix /UI5/UI5_REP074 - You are not authorized to perform this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/UI5_REP -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/UI5_REP074 - You are not authorized to perform this operation ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/UI5_REP074 You are not authorized to perform this operation typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific operation within the SAP Fiori/UI5 application. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a particular app, perform an action, or retrieve data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the operation being attempted.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or the roles may not have been properly configured.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects required for the operation are not included in the user's role.
  Backend Service Restrictions: The backend service that the UI5 application is trying to access may have restrictions based on user roles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the operation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the operation. This can be done by checking the Fiori app's documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test with Different User:
  
  If possible, test the operation with a different user who has the necessary authorizations to confirm that the issue is related to user permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on authorization issues.
  Fiori App Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific Fiori app you are trying to access, as it may provide insights into required roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization checks)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.