How To Fix 5@071 - You do not have authorization to display or copy profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5@ -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display or copy profile &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5@071 - You do not have authorization to display or copy profile & ?

  The SAP error message "5@071 You do not have authorization to display or copy profile &" indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or copy a specific profile in the SAP system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a profile that they are not permitted to view due to their assigned roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to display or copy the specified profile.
  Profile Restrictions: The profile may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  Role Assignment: The user’s assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to access the profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for profile access.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, etc.) to allow access to the profile.
  If you are not authorized to make these changes, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Settings:
  
  If you have access, review the settings of the profile in question to ensure that it is not restricted for certain user groups or roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to profiles. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_USER_PRO: User profile management
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.