1P131 - User &1 has no authorization for executing &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 131

• Message text: User &1 has no authorization for executing &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P131 - User &1 has no authorization for executing &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1P131 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific transaction or program. The message format typically looks like this: "User &1 has no authorization for executing &2," where &1 is the username and &2 is the transaction or program name.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to their user profile to execute the specified transaction or program. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object associated with the transaction may have specific field values that the user does not meet.
  Profile Changes: Changes in roles or profiles that remove necessary authorizations.
  User Status: The user might be locked or inactive, which can also lead to authorization issues.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM to perform a more detailed analysis of user authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the role but still encounters the error, check the authorization objects within the role to ensure that the field values are correct and that the user meets the criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the transaction again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are defined in the system and control access to various transactions and data. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and others depending on the specific transaction.
  Role Management: Understanding how roles and profiles work in SAP is crucial for managing user access effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 1P131.