How To Fix 5K145 - You are not authorized to write &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 145

• Message text: You are not authorized to write &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K145 - You are not authorized to write &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5K145 ("You are not authorized to write &1") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a write operation on a specific object or data element in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify a record, update a table, or change configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or permission to perform the write operation on the specified object (indicated by &1).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have specific restrictions that prevent unauthorized changes, even if the user has general write permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific transaction or data element you are trying to modify.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage access effectively.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues or patterns that need to be addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.