CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS021 - No authorization for location ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS - Compliance Message Class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for location ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS021 - No authorization for location ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message CL_DFPS_COMP_MSGS021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific location ID. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that manage logistics, inventory, or warehouse operations, where access to certain locations is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to access or perform an operation related to the specified location ID does not have the required authorization. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user’s role does not include permissions for the specific location.
  Incorrectly Configured Authorizations: The authorization objects related to location access may not be set up correctly.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions for the location.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Update User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required location ID.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured to include the necessary authorization objects related to location access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_WL_LOC, S_TCODE, etc.) to ensure that they include the location ID in question.
  Modify the authorization profiles if necessary to include the required location.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, 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 transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to locations in your SAP system.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user and role management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the location ID in question.