/ASU/GENERAL079 - No authorizations to execute ASU step &1

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: No authorizations to execute ASU step &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL079 - No authorizations to execute ASU step &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL079 No authorizations to execute ASU step &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific step in the Application Service Unit (ASU) process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when working with specific modules that require certain permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to perform the action associated with the ASU step.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the ASU transaction or function.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required ASU functions.
  
  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 for executing the ASU step are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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 to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the ASU step again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the ASU process. This may include objects like S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) or others specific to the ASU functionality.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on the ASU steps and the required authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the ASU process and authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully execute the ASU step.