/IWFND/CM_COS055 - No authority to use SM59

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No authority to use SM59

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS055 - No authority to use SM59 ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS055 No authority to use SM59 typically indicates that the user attempting to access a specific function or transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to use the SM59 transaction, which is used for managing RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the SM59 transaction. This can happen if the user role assigned to them does not include the necessary permissions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that includes access to the SM59 transaction.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to certain transactions.
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has a role that includes access to SM59.
  If necessary, add the appropriate role that contains the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user needs access to SM59, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects. The relevant authorization object for SM59 is S_RFC (RFC Authorization).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activities (like 01 for display, 02 for change, etc.) for the SM59 transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SM59: This transaction is used to configure and manage RFC destinations in SAP. It is crucial for enabling communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various transactions and functions. Understanding how to manage these is key to resolving authorization issues.
  SAP Security Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels without unnecessary permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_COS055 No authority to use SM59 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks.