How To Fix VO063 - No authorization for transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 063

• Message text: No authorization for transaction &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO063 - No authorization for transaction &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VO063 No authorization for transaction &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to execute a transaction in SAP for which they do not have the necessary authorization. The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual transaction code the user attempted to run.
  In other words, the user’s assigned roles or profiles do not include the required authorization objects or values to access the specified transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction Code:
  
  Check the exact transaction code in the error message (replaces &1).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to display the last failed authorization check.
  This will show which authorization object(s) and field values are missing or insufficient.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Check if the roles contain the necessary authorization objects for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If missing, update the roles to include the required authorization objects and values.
  This might involve adding the transaction code to the role’s authorization data or adjusting field values (e.g., company code, plant, etc.).
  
  
  
  Assign Updated Role to User:
  
  After updating the role, assign it to the user.
  The user should log off and log back in to refresh authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Have the user try the transaction again to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction SU53:
  
  Displays the last authorization check failure for the current user. Essential for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  Transaction PFCG:
  
  Role maintenance transaction where you can create, modify, and assign roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  SAP uses authorization objects to control access. For transactions, the relevant object is often S_TCODE (Transaction Codes).
  
  
  User Master Record:
  
  Contains assigned roles and profiles that determine what the user can access.
  
  
  Security Team Involvement:
  
  Usually, SAP security or BASIS team handles authorization changes.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: User lacks authorization for the transaction.
  Solution: Check SU53 for missing authorizations, update roles in PFCG to include the transaction, assign roles to user.
  Key Tools: SU53, PFCG, SU01 (user maintenance).
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization or how to update roles, please provide the transaction code or SU53 output.