/BA1/F4_IR044 - Extended authorization check failed, see long text

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_IR -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Extended authorization check failed, see long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR044 - Extended authorization check failed, see long text ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR044 Extended authorization check failed, see long text typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This error is often related to the authorization checks in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Fiori applications or other modules that require extended authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or operation.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects required for the transaction may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may have additional authorization checks that are not covered by standard roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG where you can add the required authorization objects to the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Long Text:
  
  The error message often has a long text that provides additional details about the specific authorization check that failed. You can view this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message class and number.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE91: Message Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the transaction or operation being performed.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or module to understand the authorization requirements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization checks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /BA1/F4_IR044 Extended authorization check failed, see long text.