/BDL/BDL3062 - You need authorization for sm59 (&)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BDL/BDL3 -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: You need authorization for sm59 (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BDL/BDL3062 - You need authorization for sm59 (&) ?

  The SAP error message /BDL/BDL3062 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access transaction SM59, which is used for managing RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations in SAP. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions related to RFC connections without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to access transaction SM59.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for managing RFC destinations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to SM59. The relevant authorization object is typically S_RFC (for RFC-related authorizations).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user needs to perform specific actions in SM59, ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the actions they need to perform (e.g., creating, changing, or displaying RFC destinations).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SM59 include:
  
  S_RFC: This object controls access to RFC calls.
  S_TCODE: This object controls access to specific transactions, including SM59.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can check and modify user roles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance, where you can create or modify roles and assign authorization objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with the principle of least privilege, granting users only the access they need to perform their job functions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.