How To Fix 5@042 - No authorization for user maintenance -> long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5@ -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No authorization for user maintenance -> long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5@042 - No authorization for user maintenance -> long text ?

  The SAP error message "5@042 No authorization for user maintenance" indicates that the user attempting to perform user maintenance activities does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This typically occurs when a user tries to create, change, or delete user accounts or roles in the SAP system without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that grant access to user maintenance transactions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include user maintenance authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to user maintenance (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, S_USER_AGR) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for user maintenance.
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (like S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, S_USER_AGR) to ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  Use SU01 Transaction: If you have the necessary permissions, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations and roles.
  Consult with Security Administrator: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or basis team to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, test the user’s access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization management works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user maintenance include:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SUIM - User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message "5@042 No authorization for user maintenance."