/CPD/MC021 - No authorization for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/MC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/MC021 - No authorization for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/MC021 No authorization for &1 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or access a particular object in the SAP system. The &1 placeholder usually represents the specific object or action that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization object in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the required permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction or program being accessed may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization log to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that encompass the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  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 transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each authorization object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance - to check or modify user details.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance - to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53: Display Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  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 error message /CPD/MC021 No authorization for &1.