How To Fix 01658 - You are not authorized to assign certifcates to users (group &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 658

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign certifcates to users (group &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01658 - You are not authorized to assign certifcates to users (group &) ?

  The SAP error message "01658: You are not authorized to assign certificates to users (group &)" typically indicates that the user attempting to assign certificates to other users does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This error is related to the authorization checks in SAP, particularly in the context of managing user certificates.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to assign certificates to users. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for managing user certificates.
  Group Restrictions: The error message specifies a group, which may indicate that the user is trying to assign certificates to users in a specific group for which they do not have the necessary rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects.
  The relevant authorization objects for managing user certificates typically include S_USER_AUTH and S_USER_PRO (or similar, depending on your specific SAP configuration).
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to a role that has the necessary permissions to manage certificates for the specified user group.
  If the user needs to manage certificates for a specific group, ensure that the role includes permissions for that group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or user permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to user management and certificate assignment.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that users have the minimum necessary permissions to perform their job functions to maintain security compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 01658.