How To Fix 5@020 - You have no authorization to change authorizations

5@020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5@ -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You have no authorization to change authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5@020 - You have no authorization to change authorizations ?

  The SAP error message "5@020 You have no authorization to change authorizations" typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary permissions to change authorization settings in the SAP system. This error is common when users try to modify roles, profiles, or user authorizations without the appropriate access rights.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorization objects or roles that allow them to change authorizations.
  Role Restrictions: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to perform authorization changes.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions to specific user groups or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include authorization management capabilities (e.g., roles like SAP_ALL or specific roles with authorization management permissions).
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations: If the user requires access to change authorizations, they should contact their SAP