How To Fix UST_CORE001 - User &1 cannot access item with type "Favorite"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UST_CORE - Universal Share Tool - Core

• Message number: 001

• Message text: User &1 cannot access item with type "Favorite"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UST_CORE001 - User &1 cannot access item with type "Favorite" ?

  The SAP error message UST_CORE001 indicates that a user is attempting to access a favorite item (such as a report, transaction, or other object) but does not have the necessary permissions or access rights to do so. This can occur for various reasons, including authorization issues or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the specific favorite item.
  Object Type Restrictions: The item type (e.g., report, transaction) may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  User Role Changes: If the user's roles or authorizations were recently changed, they may have lost access to certain favorites.
  Favorites Configuration: The favorite item may not be correctly configured or may have been deleted or moved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Favorite Configuration:
  
  Verify that the favorite item is still valid and accessible. Check if the transaction or report exists and is correctly configured.
  If the favorite points to a specific variant or configuration, ensure that the user has access to that variant.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required items.
  If roles have been changed, consider reverting to a previous configuration if it was working before.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to investigate further and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test access to the favorite item again to confirm that the problem has been fixed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and role management for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UST_CORE001 error message.