How To Fix W+260 - An error occurred during the authorization check

W+260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: An error occurred during the authorization check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+260 - An error occurred during the authorization check ?

  The SAP error message W+260 indicates that there was an issue during the authorization check for a specific action or transaction. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations or may be incorrectly configured.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorization objects.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels that the user does not meet.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code