How To Fix V/025 - Authorization problem: &1 &3 requested, &2 &3 authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V/ -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Authorization problem: &1 &3 requested, &2 &3 authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V/025 - Authorization problem: &1 &3 requested, &2 &3 authorized ?

  The SAP error message V/025 indicates an authorization problem related to the access rights of a user in the SAP system. The message typically reads as follows:
  V/025 Authorization problem: &1 &3 requested, &2 &3 authorized
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (like creating, changing, or displaying a document) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. The placeholders in the message represent:
  
  &1: The object or action the user is trying to access (e.g., transaction, report).
  &2: The object or action the user is authorized to access.
  &3: The type of authorization (e.g., display, change).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary authorizations for the requested action are included in the roles.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can be done by checking the authorization logs or using transaction SUIM to search for authorization objects related to the transaction or action.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user requires additional authorizations, submit a request to the security team or the person responsible for managing user access in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects related to the transactions or actions the user is trying to perform. This can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue indicated by the V/025 error message.