How To Fix 37202 - You are not authorized to make changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 202

• Message text: You are not authorized to make changes

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for the authorization object 'S_DEVELOP',
which would allow you to change the screen concerned.
There is also a second possibility:
You want to edit a modified SAP screen in a customer system after an
upgrate (SAP transport). The screen remains locked for editing until
the new SAP version and the customer version have been aligned
(Transaction SPAU).

System Response

Authorizations are assigned to users in profiles. Profiles are stored
in the user master record.

How to fix this error?

Comsult your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37202 - You are not authorized to make changes ?

  The SAP error message 37202, which states "You are not authorized to make changes," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify data, change configurations, or access certain functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects required for the transaction may not be assigned to the user.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant the necessary permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check.
  Modify User Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  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 changes are made, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction you are trying to execute. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific transactions to understand the required authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 37202.