How To Fix 5W665 - You have no authorization to change user &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 665

• Message text: You have no authorization to change user &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W665 - You have no authorization to change user &. ?

  The SAP error message 5W665 indicates that a user is attempting to change another user's settings or data but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly controlled for security and compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to make the change does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Restrictions: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to change user data.
  User Locking: The user being changed may be locked or inactive, which can also trigger authorization issues.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain actions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user's role using transaction PFCG.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user you are trying to change is not locked or inactive. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization's SAP security documentation for specific roles and authorizations related to user management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you believe you should have the necessary authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to user management include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Security Roles: Understanding the roles assigned to users and how they relate to specific transactions and authorizations is crucial for resolving such issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.