How To Fix 5@021 - You have no authorization to change profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5@ -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You have no authorization to change profiles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5@021 - You have no authorization to change profiles ?

  The SAP error message "5@021 You have no authorization to change profiles" indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify user profiles in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to change user profiles or roles but lacks the required authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform the action of changing profiles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for profile changes.
  Profile Restrictions: Certain profiles may have restrictions that prevent unauthorized users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can assign the required roles to the user using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorization objects for changing profiles (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Contact Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. They can review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions on the profiles that might prevent changes. This can be done through transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU10 (Mass User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to user profile changes. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user maintenance.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for profile maintenance.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message "5@021 You have no authorization to change profiles."