How To Fix 01631 - You are not authorized to assign user group &1 to system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 631

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign user group &1 to system &2

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change the assignment for system &V2& for
users in user group &V1&.

System Response

The system assignment was not changed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01631 - You are not authorized to assign user group &1 to system &2 ?

  The SAP error message 01631, which states "You are not authorized to assign user group &1 to system &2," typically occurs when a user attempts to assign a user group to a system without having the necessary authorizations. This error is related to user management and authorization in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user trying to perform the action. Specifically, the user does not have the necessary permissions to assign the specified user group to the specified system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and assigned roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage user groups and systems.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to