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

01636 - Overview

• 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