How To Fix X4520 - Missing authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Missing authorizations

What causes this issue?

Authorizations are missing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The missing authorizations are listed in the application log. Maintain
these authorizations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4520 - Missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message X4520, which indicates "Missing authorizations," typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules and transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant the necessary permissions for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the specific transaction may not be included in the user's roles.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured, leading to missing authorizations.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or objects may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  User Status: The user might be in a status that restricts access, such as being locked or inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check.
  Adjust Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concept of profiles, roles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  Audit and Compliance: Regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to prevent unauthorized access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the X4520 error message in SAP.