How To Fix 5W700 - No authorization to generate authorization profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 700

• Message text: No authorization to generate authorization profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W700 - No authorization to generate authorization profile ?

  The SAP error message 5W700 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to generate an authorization profile. This typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify authorization profiles in the SAP system without having the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their user profile to perform the action of generating or modifying authorization profiles.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for profile generation.
  Profile Generation Restrictions: There may be system-wide restrictions or settings that prevent certain users from generating profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them roles that include the necessary authorizations for generating authorization profiles. This can be done through transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you are not the security administrator, you may need to contact them to review and adjust the user’s authorizations or roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for generating profiles include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user master maintenance.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for profile maintenance.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  In some cases, there may be system settings or configurations that restrict profile generation. Review these settings with your SAP Basis or security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user permissions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to generate authorization profiles successfully.