How To Fix W+353 - Authorization not carried out

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Authorization not carried out

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+353 - Authorization not carried out ?

  The SAP error message W+353 ("Authorization not carried out") typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action or access certain data within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during transaction execution, report generation, or data entry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles that are assigned to the user.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on organizational policies or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 for the required transactions are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Analyze the output to identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects, which are used to define specific access rights within SAP.
  Familiarize yourself with the role-based access control model in SAP, which allows for the assignment of roles to users based on their job functions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors, as there may be specific patches or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.