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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 security administrator or the person responsible for user management to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Use Transaction SU01: If you have access, you can check the user’s authorizations using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to see what roles and authorizations are currently assigned.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: The security administrator can review the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, S_USER_AGR) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Audit and Compliance: Ensure that any changes to user authorizations are compliant with your organization’s security policies and procedures.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the specific authorization objects related to user management can help in troubleshooting. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization to maintain user authorizations.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization to maintain user profiles.
  S_USER_AGR: Authorization to maintain user roles.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for user and role management, such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Security Best Practices: Regularly review and audit user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no security risks.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.