/CDBASIS/MSG031 - You are not authorized for this action (&1 - &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CDBASIS/MSG -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized for this action (&1 - &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CDBASIS/MSG031 - You are not authorized for this action (&1 - &2) ?

  The SAP error message /CDBASIS/MSG031 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action in the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent the action or object that the user is trying to access or manipulate.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the requested action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects may not be included in the user's roles.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the action. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and then assign those roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations and roles work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of authorization objects, profiles, and roles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /CDBASIS/MSG031 error.