How To Fix XSS_UN220 - No Authorization Exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_UN - Message Class for ESS (NPO Scenarios)

• Message number: 220

• Message text: No Authorization Exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_UN220 - No Authorization Exist ?

  The SAP error message XSS_UN220: No Authorization Exists typically indicates that a user is trying to access a transaction, report, or function for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and others.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or profiles.
  User Status: The user might be locked or inactive, which can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  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 that include the required authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the missing authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly transported to the relevant environments (Development, Quality, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and best practices.
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check the audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the XSS_UN220 error message in SAP.