QN Sub-Topic

1 SAP Authorization Concepts Authorization Object Field Values

2 SAP Authorization Concepts Derived Roles and Field Restrictions

3 SAP Authorization Concepts Composite Roles and SoD Conflicts

Consistency in Custom Authorization

4 SAP Authorization Concepts Objects

5 SAP Authorization Concepts Authorization Buffer and Role Updates

6 SAP Authorization Concepts Role Simulation & Missing Authorizations

7 SAP Authorization Concepts Transaction Variant Enhancements

 8 SAP Authorization Concepts Dynamic vs. Static Authorizations

9 SAP Authorization Concepts Master Data and Role Field Consistency

10 SAP Authorization Concepts Activity Field

Interactive vs. Background Processing

11 SAP Authorization Concepts Authorizations

12 SAP Authorization Concepts Hierarchical Role Inheritance Conflicts

13 SAP Authorization Concepts Field Value Range Boundaries

14 SAP Authorization Concepts Cross-Client Access Settings

 Impact of SAP Upgrades on Authorization
15 SAP Authorization Concepts Objects

16 SAP Authorization Elements Field Values

17 SAP Authorization Elements Activity Field

18 SAP Authorization Elements Field Consistency

19 SAP Authorization Elements Consistent Object Type Values

20 SAP Authorization Elements Fixed Field Adjustments

 Field Combination Consistency in
21 SAP Authorization Elements Authorization Elements

Extended Authorization Elements in Fiori

22 SAP Authorization Elements Applications

Composite Role Consolidation and

23 SAP Authorization Elements Authorization Element Integrity

24 SAP Authorization Elements Language Field Consistency

25 SAP Authorization Elements Material Type Field Configuration

26 SAP Authorization Elements Pricing Area Field Consistency

27 SAP Authorization Elements Time-Dependent Authorizations

 Nested Role Inheritance and Filter
28 SAP Authorization Elements Overrides

29 SAP Authorization Elements Cross-Module Parameter Mapping

Indirect Authorization via Substitution

30 SAP Authorization Elements Variables
 Difficulty
Question Text
Level

A financial posting role intended to restrict a user to a single

company code is found to allow posting for all company
codes. What misconfiguration in the role is most likely
Easy responsible?

A derived role created to limit access to a specific plant is not

enforcing the plant restriction. Users still access data for all
Easy plants. What is the likely oversight in the role derivation?

A manager with a composite role—which aggregates two

single roles—is unexpectedly able to both create and approve
vendor entries, raising a segregation of duties issue. What is
Easy the most likely reason?

A developer finds that executing a custom order processing

transaction is consistently denied, despite the user’s role
including the intended custom authorization object.
Investigation reveals a discrepancy in the authorization object
name between the transaction and the role. What is the likely
Easy issue?

After updating a user’s role to include a new financial

transaction, the user still receives an authorization error until
they log out and log back in. What is the most likely
Easy explanation?

During a role simulation test, a user attempting to update a

customer's credit line receives an authorization error. The
SU53 trace reveals that a required authorization object for
financial transactions is missing. What is the most likely
Medium cause?

After a business process update, a modified variant of a

standard transaction now includes additional security fields. A
user with a standard role is denied access to the new variant,
even though the standard transaction works correctly. What
Medium is the most likely reason?
 A sales representative is blocked from accessing region-
specific performance reports. The transaction uses dynamic
determination to fetch the region based on user attributes,
but the user’s role contains only static region authorizations.
Medium What is the likely cause?

A sales representative is unable to create a sales order. SU53

indicates an authorization failure for the sales organization
field. On review, the role fixes the sales organization to
"1000", but the user's master data shows "2000". What is the
Medium likely cause?

A finance clerk is denied access when posting a vendor

payment. SU53 shows an authorization failure on the
"activity" field in the payment posting authorization object.
The role does not include the required activity value for
Medium posting payments.

A system administrator can execute a transaction

interactively but encounters an authorization error when
scheduling the same transaction as a background job.
Investigation shows that an additional authorization object
required for background processing is missing from the role.
Medium What is the most likely cause?

A project manager with a hierarchical role encounters access

denial for a critical transaction despite having permissions in
Medium the parent role. What is the most likely reason?

A warehouse manager’s role is defined to authorize access to

storage locations within the range “0010–0020”. However,
access to storage location “0020” is unexpectedly denied
Medium during testing. What is the likely issue?

A consultant in a multi-client environment encounters an

authorization error while executing a transaction designed to
access data across different clients. Investigation shows that
the consultant’s role only grants access to a single client.
Medium What is the most likely cause?
 After an SAP upgrade, a user responsible for changing order
statuses suddenly encounters an authorization error when
processing orders of a new category. SU53 reveals that the
underlying authorization object now includes an additional
"order category" field not fixed in the user's role. What is the
Medium most likely cause?

A user processing vendor invoices receives an error indicating

a failed check on the "vendor group" field. SU53 shows that
the vendor group value in the role does not match the
Medium vendor's master data. What is the most likely resolution?

A user with a role intended solely for order creation is

unexpectedly able to approve orders. Investigation reveals
that the role’s authorization elements include an "activity"
field that permits both creation and approval functions. What
Medium is the most likely cause?

A user responsible for modifying asset master data

encounters an authorization error when updating an asset.
SU53 indicates a failure on the "asset class" field check. What
Medium is the likely resolution?

A user performing change document analysis for cost centers

is denied access. SU53 shows that the authorization check for
the "object type" field fails because the role’s fixed value is
set to "CO" while the change documents record the object
Medium type as "CCTR". What is the most likely cause?

A sales representative is unable to view customer credit limit

details during order processing. SU53 indicates that the
authorization check for the "credit control area" element fails
because the role’s fixed value does not match the customer’s
Medium actual credit control area. What is the most likely solution?
 During order processing for intercompany transactions, a user
is denied authorization when attempting to create a sales
order. SU53 reveals that while the individual fixed values for
sales organization and distribution channel are correct, their
specific combination does not match the authorized
Medium combination defined in the role.

A user successfully executes the traditional SAP GUI

transaction for invoice processing but encounters an
authorization error when accessing the corresponding Fiori
app. Investigation shows that the Fiori app enforces an
additional authorization element related to Fiori launchpad
Medium access that is missing in the user’s role.

A project leader assigned a composite role—created by

consolidating several single roles—receives an authorization
error when attempting to access project budgeting functions.
SU53 indicates a failure on the “project code” authorization
element. Analysis reveals that during consolidation, the fixed
Medium “project code” value from one single role was omitted.

A regional sales manager is unable to access the localized

version of a sales dashboard. SU53 indicates an authorization
failure on the "language" field, as the role is fixed to "EN"
Medium while the user’s master data specifies "DE".

A warehouse clerk cannot process inbound deliveries for a

new product line. SU53 shows an authorization failure on the
"material type" field because the role’s fixed value does not
Medium include the new material type.

A pricing analyst encounters an error when updating pricing

conditions because the role’s fixed "pricing area" does not
match the region being updated. SU53 confirms the pricing
Hard area value is incorrect.

A finance user is permitted to execute a high-risk transaction

only during defined business hours, as enforced by a time-
dependent authorization element. Despite initiating the
transaction during local business hours, access is denied.
SU53 analysis shows a 30-minute discrepancy between the
Hard system server time and the local time.
 A supply chain manager with a nested role structure is
unexpectedly denied access when updating logistics orders
for a specific region. SU53 reveals that the "logistics region"
check fails. Further investigation shows that while the parent
role grants access to the full region, a child role inadvertently
Hard restricts the region to a smaller subset.

A process integrator is denied access when executing a

transaction that spans both Sales and Distribution modules.
The transaction relies on parameter mapping between the
sales order and delivery authorization objects. SU53 indicates
a mismatch in the mapped parameter for "distribution
Hard channel."

A logistics coordinator is denied access while trying to update

inventory records. SU53 reveals that the authorization check
fails for a variable intended to derive the user's plant from HR
Hard master data. What is the most likely reason?
 Answer Choice A Answer Choice B

The company code field is maintained as "*" The role is assigned as a composite role

The plant field was not fixed to a specific value in the The base role was designed with an unrestricted
derived role plant field

The composite role does not enforce distinct An override was manually applied to the
authorizations manager’s profile

The custom authorization object in the role is

misnamed The transaction code is incorrectly implemented

The role update did not take effect until the

authorization buffer was refreshed The new role lacks the correct field values

The role lacks the necessary authorization object The user session did not refresh after a recent
with correct field values update

The standard role does not include the new

authorization objects required by the modified The transaction variant is malfunctioning due to a
variant system error
The role lacks dynamic authorization enhancements
to match user-specific region attributes The user’s master record is missing regional data

The role’s fixed sales organization value does not The sales order transaction is missing from the
match the user’s master data role’s menu

Add the appropriate activity value in the role Update the user's master data

The role was designed solely for interactive

transactions and lacks the background processing
authorization The background job scheduler is misconfigured

A fixed field in the child role is conflicting with the The hierarchical structure is not supported for the
parent role’s settings transaction

The defined range is exclusive of the upper boundary The role is missing the relevant transaction code

The role lacks the cross-client flag or proper client- The transaction was incorrectly modified to
specific settings restrict access
The role has not been updated to include the new The SAP upgrade did not migrate custom roles
"order category" field correctly

Update the role’s vendor group field to include the Remove the vendor group check from the
vendor’s actual group authorization object

The role’s activity field is misconfigured to allow both

functions The transaction code was incorrectly assigned

Update the role’s fixed asset class value to include Remove the asset class check from the
the correct asset class authorization object

The fixed value for the object type in the role is The cost center change documents are
incorrectly set misconfigured

Update the role’s fixed credit control area to match Remove the credit control area element from the
the customer’s credit control area authorization object
The role’s fixed value combination for sales
organization and distribution channel is
misconfigured The user’s master data is outdated

The user’s role lacks the Fiori-specific authorization

element required by the app The Fiori app is misconfigured

The composite role omitted the “project code” fixed

value during consolidation The project budgeting transaction was modified

Remove the language check from the

Update the role’s language field to include "DE" authorization object

Update the role’s fixed material type to include the Remove the material type check from the
new product line authorization object

Modify the role’s fixed pricing area to include the Remove the pricing area element from the
correct region authorization object

Adjust the role’s time window to account for the

Synchronize the system server time with local time discrepancy
Remove or adjust the restrictive filter in the child role
to align with the parent role Reassign the user solely to the parent role

Correct the parameter mapping between the two Add an additional authorization object to the
authorization objects user’s role

The substitution variable in the role is configured The user's HR master data is missing the plant
with an incorrect field reference assignment
 Answer Choice C Answer Choice D

The authorization object is missing from the role An extra activity is included in the role

The derived role includes conflicting authorization The user was assigned the base role instead of
objects the derived role

The underlying single roles already include

A missing authorization check for vendor approval overlapping authorizations

The user lacks assignment to the required

composite role The system authorization cache is outdated

A conflicting composite role is overriding the

The user’s SAP GUI cache was not cleared update

The authorization object is deactivated in the

The transaction variant was customized improperly system

The user’s role was inadvertently removed from The modified transaction variant requires a
the security profile different user exit
The dynamic determination algorithm is The sales representative is assigned multiple
misconfigured in the report conflicting roles

The role’s composite structure is incorrectly

configured The authorization buffer is outdated

Remove the authorization object from the role Refresh the authorization buffer

The transaction code is not valid for background The user’s composite roles conflict with one
processing another

The parent role's dynamic values are overridden by The user is assigned redundant roles causing an
static values overlap

The storage location in master data is incorrectly The authorization object does not support range
maintained values

The user’s master record contains outdated client The consultant is assigned an incorrect composite
information role
The user was inadvertently assigned an incorrect The authorization buffer did not refresh after the
composite role upgrade

Assign an additional composite role to cover the

missing group Refresh the user’s authorization buffer

The authorization object was duplicated in the role The user was assigned an extra composite role

Change the asset’s master record to match the Assign an additional composite role for asset
role’s fixed value accounting

The user lacks access to view change documents

altogether The authorization buffer did not refresh

Assign a role with broader authorization to cover

multiple credit control areas Refresh the user's authorization buffer
The sales order transaction has an internal error The authorization buffer is not refreshed

The authorization object in the GUI transaction is

The user’s SAP GUI settings are outdated incorrectly maintained

The user’s master data lacks the necessary project The composite role’s structure conflicts with
code assignment other roles

Change the user’s master data language to "EN" Refresh the authorization buffer

Change the material master data for the new Assign a new composite role with broader
product line material access

Change the transaction code used for pricing

updates Refresh the user’s role assignments

Remove the time-dependent restriction from the

role Refresh the authorization buffer
Update the child's role filter to include an exclusion
list Refresh the authorization buffer

Modify the transaction code to bypass the mapping Refresh the user’s composite role configuration

The inventory update transaction bypasses indirect The authorization object for inventory updates is
authorization logic deprecated
Correct
Explanation
answer

The correct answer is A because the use of "*" for the

A company code field means the role does not restrict access to
a specific company code. This open value allows the user to
post in all company codes, contrary to the intended
restriction.

A The correct answer is A because in derived roles, fixing the

plant field is crucial to enforce restrictions. If the field is not
fixed, the derived role inherits the unrestricted values from
the base role, allowing access to multiple plants.

The correct answer is D because composite roles simply

D
aggregate single roles. If those underlying roles already
provide overlapping authorizations (e.g., for both vendor
creation and approval), the composite role will inadvertently
grant both functions. This creates a segregation of duties risk.

A The correct answer is A because a naming mismatch between

the custom authorization object defined in the transaction
and the one assigned in the role leads to a failure in the
authorization check. Ensuring consistent naming across design
and configuration is essential.

A The correct answer is A because SAP loads user authorizations

into an authorization buffer at login. Changes made to roles
are not applied until the user logs out and back in, refreshing
this buffer and resolving the authorization

A The correct answer is A because the SU53 analysis indicates

that a specific authorization object controlling financial
transactions is absent from the role. The remedy is to update
the role by including the missing object with the proper field
restrictions.

A The correct answer is A because the modified transaction

variant introduces additional security checks that require
corresponding authorization objects. If the role is not updated
to include these new objects, the user will be denied access
when using the variant.
 The correct answer is A because when transactions rely on
A dynamically determined values (such as a user-specific
region), static authorizations in the role may not satisfy the
access criteria. Updating the role to incorporate dynamic
authorization checks or adjusting the configuration to align
with user attributes resolves the issue.

The correct answer is A because the failure is due to a

A mismatch between the fixed value defined in the role and the
actual sales organization in the user’s master data. The role
must be aligned with the user’s data for the authorization
check to pass.

A The correct answer is A because in SAP, the "activity" field in

authorization objects specifies the permitted operations. If the
role lacks the necessary activity value (e.g., the value required
for posting payments), the authorization check will fail,
resulting in denied access. Updating the role to include the
correct activity value resolves the issue.

A The correct answer is A because roles tailored for interactive

use may not include the authorization object required for
background processing. To resolve the error, the role must be
updated with the necessary background processing
authorization.

A The correct answer is A because in hierarchical roles, child

roles can have fixed field values that may conflict with those
inherited from the parent role. Such conflicts can lead to
unexpected access denials if the child role’s fixed values
restrict the broader permissions intended by the parent role.

A The correct answer is A because when defining field value

ranges in authorization objects, boundaries must be correctly
set as inclusive. If the upper boundary is mistakenly set as
exclusive, the intended maximum value (0020) will be denied
access.

The correct answer is A because in multi-client systems,

A executing transactions that span different clients requires
roles to include specific flags or settings for cross-client access.
Without these configurations, the role restricts the user to a
single client, leading to authorization errors when cross-client
data is required.
 The correct answer is A because with the SAP upgrade, a new
A field ("order category") was added to the authorization object
used for order status changes. If the user's role isn’t updated
to include valid values for this new field, the authorization
check will fail, leading to access denial for orders of that
category.

A The correct answer is A because SAP authorization elements

include field values that must align with master data. If the
vendor group fixed in the role does not match the vendor’s
master data, the authorization check will fail. Updating the
role with the correct vendor group value resolves the issue.

A The correct answer is A because in SAP, the activity field

within authorization elements dictates the permitted
operations. Allowing both create and approve actions in a role
undermines segregation of duties. Correcting the activity field
to restrict functions to order creation addresses the issue.

The correct answer is A because the authorization element for

A asset class must match the value in the asset master data.
When the role’s fixed value does not align with the asset’s
actual asset class, the authorization check fails. Updating the
role to include the correct fixed asset class value resolves the
issue.

The correct answer is A because authorization elements must

A consistently reflect the actual data values used in transactions.
A discrepancy between the fixed object type in the role and
the recorded object type in change documents results in an
authorization failure. Correcting the fixed value in the role is
the proper resolution.

The correct answer is A because the "credit control area" field

A in the authorization object must align with the corresponding
value in the customer master data. When the role’s fixed
value is incorrect, the authorization check fails. Updating the
role to reflect the accurate credit control area resolves the
problem.
A The correct answer is A because SAP authorization elements
can require specific combinations of field values. If the role’s
fixed values for sales organization and distribution channel do
not reflect the approved combination, even if individually
correct, the authorization check will fail. Adjusting the role to
use the proper combination resolves the issue.

A The correct answer is A because Fiori applications often

require additional authorization elements beyond those
needed for traditional SAP GUI transactions. If a user’s role
does not include the Fiori-specific element (for example, a
launchpad access parameter), the user will be denied access
even though they can use the GUI transaction.

A The correct answer is A because when creating composite

roles, it is critical to ensure that all necessary authorization
elements from the underlying single roles are retained. If a
key element—like the “project code”—is omitted during
consolidation, users may face authorization errors even
though they had proper access in the individual roles.

The correct answer is A because a mismatch in the fixed

A language field between the role and the user’s master data
results in a failed authorization check. The proper resolution is
to update the role’s language field to match the user’s actual
language.

A The correct answer is A because the authorization check fails

due to a mismatch between the fixed material type in the role
and the new product type. Updating the role to include the
new material type corrects the issue.

A The correct answer is A because the authorization failure

arises from a mismatch between the role’s fixed pricing area
and the region involved in the pricing update. Correcting the
fixed value in the role ensures that the analyst has proper
access for the intended region.

The correct answer is A because Time-dependent

A authorizations use the system server time to evaluate access.
A mismatch between server and local time can result in
transactions being incorrectly blocked. Synchronizing the
server time with the local time ensures that the authorization
window is correctly enforced.
A
The correct answer is A because in nested roles, a child role's
fixed filters can override broader authorizations from the
parent role. Removing or properly adjusting the restrictive
filter in the child role allows the intended broader access to be
effective.

The correct answer is A because cross-module transactions

A often depend on accurate parameter mapping between
different authorization objects. A misconfigured mapping
results in inconsistent checks, causing access denial. Adjusting
the mapping to ensure that the "distribution channel"
parameter is correctly translated between modules resolves
the issue.

The correct answer is A because SAP roles often use

A substitution variables to derive authorization values indirectly
from HR master data. If the variable is configured with an
incorrect field reference, it fails to resolve the user's plant,
leading to an authorization error during the transaction.