How To Fix 6E246 - You do not have authorization to change objects

6E246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6E - Messages for EMU currency conversion in Treasury

• Message number: 246

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6E246 - You do not have authorization to change objects ?

  The SAP error message 6E246 ("You do not have authorization to change objects") typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorizations to change the specified objects in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify configuration settings, change master data, or update other objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on certain objects that prevent changes, even if the user has general authorization.
  Transport Requests: If the action involves transport requests, the user may not have the necessary permissions to modify or release them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight