How To Fix 01636 - You are not authorized to assign user group &3 to profile &2, system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 636

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign user group &3 to profile &2, system &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change the assignment for profile &V2& in
system &V1& for users in user group &V3&.

System Response

The profile 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01636 - You are not authorized to assign user group &3 to profile &2, system &1 ?

  The SAP error message 01636 indicates that a user is attempting to assign a user group to a profile, but they do not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of user administration and authorization management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to make the assignment does not have the required authorizations to assign the specified user group to the profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The profile may have restrictions that prevent certain user groups from being assigned to it.
  User Group Configuration: The user group itself may have specific settings or restrictions that limit who can assign it to profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the authorizations of the user who is trying to make the assignment. Ensure that they have the necessary roles and permissions to assign user groups to profiles.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Profile and User Group Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the user group and the profile to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the assignment.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and profiles associated with the user group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to make changes, consult with your SAP security administrator or BASIS team. They can review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user needs to perform this action regularly, consider assigning them a role that includes the necessary authorizations for user group assignments.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the authorization model and understand the implications of assigning user groups to profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for user group assignments may include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_GRP, and S_USER_PRO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.