How To Fix >0799 - Insufficient BDT field group authorization to change &1

>0799 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Insufficient BDT field group authorization to change &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0799 - Insufficient BDT field group authorization to change &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0799 ("Insufficient BDT field group authorization to change &1") typically occurs when a user attempts to change a field in a Business Data Toolset (BDT) application but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to modify specific fields in the BDT.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific field group that they are trying to change. This can happen if the user's role does not include the necessary permissions for the BDT field group.
  Field Group Configuration: The field group may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users or roles.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the BDT field group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53