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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization object failed.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Role Maintenance:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then assign those roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transaction in question.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the W+260 error in SAP.