How To Fix WX486 - Authorization for current use is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Authorization for current use is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The authorization check for the current user, using authorization object
W_BETR_USR, failed.

System Response

The authorization check cannot be performed, because the definition of
the current user's authorization is incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person responsible for assigning authorizations, in order to
correct the authorizations and/or their definitions for this user.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX486 - Authorization for current use is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message WX486: Authorization for current use is incorrect typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a certain action or access a particular function within the SAP system.
  
  Cause
  
  The user is trying to execute a transaction, report, or function for which they lack the required authorization.
  The authorization object(s) relevant to the action are missing or incorrectly assigned in the user's role.
  The user's role or profile does not include the necessary permissions.
  Sometimes, the authorization check fails due to incorrect or incomplete role assignment or missing authorization values.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the Missing Authorization:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. SU53 displays the last failed authorization check for the user.
  This will show which authorization object and field values are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Authorization Object:
  
  Note the authorization object(s) and field values that are missing.
  Check the user's assigned roles in PFCG or via SU01.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  Add or adjust the roles to include the required authorization objects and values.
  If you are a security administrator, modify the role in PFCG to include the missing authorizations.
  If you are an end user, request the necessary authorizations from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test the Authorization:
  
  After role adjustment, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the transaction or action to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  Ensure that the user’s authorization profile is generated and assigned correctly.
  Check for any system-wide restrictions or authorization checks that might be in place.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SU53: Key tool to analyze authorization failures.
  Transaction PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  Authorization Objects: SAP uses authorization objects to control access; understanding which object is failing is crucial.
  SAP Notes: Sometimes specific SAP Notes address known issues related to authorization errors.
  User Master Record (SU01): Check user roles and profiles.
  Common Authorization Objects: For example, S_TCODE (transaction code authorization), S_USER_GRP (user group), S_PROGRAM (program authorization), etc.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WX486 Authorization for current use is incorrect
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect authorization for the requested action
  
  
  Solution
  Use SU53 to identify missing authorizations, update roles in PFCG, assign correct authorizations, and test
  
  
  Tools
  SU53, PFCG, SU01
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or action causing the error, I can help identify the specific authorization objects involved.