How To Fix V10001 - You are not authorized to use the function called up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V10 - Messages for Authorization Check

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to use the function called up

What causes this issue?

You have called up a function to start a transaction that you are not
authorized to use.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

See your system administrator (transaction <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V10001 - You are not authorized to use the function called up ?

  The SAP error message V10001, which states "You are not authorized to use the function called up," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific function or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a particular module, transaction, or report.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the function being called.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required transaction codes or function modules.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not have been updated to reflect the necessary permissions after changes were made to the system or user roles.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on organizational policies or security settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are required.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific transaction or function you are trying to access.
  Security Audits: Regularly conduct security audits to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unauthorized access issues.
  Training: Provide training for users on how to request access to additional functions or transactions if they encounter authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.