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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the actions they need to perform.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Review:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action and ensure that they are included in the user’s roles. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_DEVELOP: Development authorization (for changes in development environments)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team. They can help analyze the authorization issues and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines on user authorizations and role management for more detailed procedures.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check the audit logs to see if there are any additional details regarding the authorization failures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 6E246.