How To Fix 5W631 - No authorization to edit & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 631

• Message text: No authorization to edit & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W631 - No authorization to edit & & ?

  The SAP error message 5W631 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit a specific object or data in the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user attempts to modify data or settings for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary authorization objects.
  The user's role does not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or data.
  The authorization profile may have been changed or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 5W631 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user's profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action the user is trying to perform.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects to the user's role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object has fields that define the specific permissions required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the 5W631 error.