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

37202 - Overview

• 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.

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• 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