How To Fix 00699 - No authorization to create, change or delete system messages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 699

• Message text: No authorization to create, change or delete system messages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00699 - No authorization to create, change or delete system messages ?

  The SAP error message "00699 No authorization to create, change or delete system messages" indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to system messages in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to create, modify, or delete system messages but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to system messages are not assigned to the user.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for system message management.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user administration.
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_SYS_MSG: Authorization for system messages (if applicable).
  
  
  
  
  
  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 the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions and security policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 00699.