How To Fix 5W521 - No authorization to maintain authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 521

• Message text: No authorization to maintain authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W521 - No authorization to maintain authorizations ?

  The SAP error message 5W521 ("No authorization to maintain authorizations") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions related to authorization management (such as creating, changing, or deleting authorizations) without having the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the required authorization objects that allow them to maintain authorizations in the SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Check if the user has the necessary roles that include authorization objects for maintaining authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: This object controls the authorization to maintain user authorizations.
  S_USER_PRO: This object controls the authorization to maintain user profiles.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, you will need to contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP provides documentation on authorization concepts and how to manage user roles and profiles. It may be helpful to refer to the official SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they are up to date and aligned with the user's job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for managing and auditing user access to maintain security and compliance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the 5W521 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain authorizations in the SAP system.