How To Fix WX486 - Authorization for current use is incorrect


WX486 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

  • Message number: 486

  • Message text: Authorization for current use is incorrect

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  • 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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WX486 - Details

  • 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

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