How To Fix 00434 - No authorization for update administration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 434

• Message text: No authorization for update administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00434 - No authorization for update administration ?

  The SAP error message "00434 No authorization for update administration" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to update administration (such as managing update requests or performing certain administrative tasks) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations in their user profile to access update administration functions.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for update administration.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured or may be missing specific authorizations related to update administration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include update administration authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects, such as S_ADMI_FCD (for administrative functions) and S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects related to update administration. Common objects include:
  
  S_ADMI_FCD: Authorization for administrative functions.
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concept of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  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 resolve the "00434 No authorization for update administration" error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks.