How To Fix VER_MESSAGES086 - Expected access rights returned (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VER_MESSAGES - Message Class for FP Examples

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Expected access rights returned (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VER_MESSAGES086 - Expected access rights returned (&1) ?

  The SAP error message VER_MESSAGES086 with the description "Expected access rights returned (&1)" typically indicates that there is an issue with the authorization checks for a user or a role in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system expects certain access rights to be present but finds that they are not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary access rights.
  Changes in Authorization Objects: Changes in the authorization objects or roles may have occurred, leading to discrepancies in expected access rights.
  Transport Issues: If roles or authorizations were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  If the user is missing required roles, assign the appropriate roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured and include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or action the user is trying to perform. Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary roles and authorizations. You may need to re-transport or adjust the roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult your SAP security team or administrator for further assistance. They can help analyze the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how access rights are managed.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VER_MESSAGES086 error in your SAP system.