How To Fix 6G153 - You are not authorized to change task area &1 and area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 153

• Message text: You are not authorized to change task area &1 and area &2

What causes this issue?

You want to modify(add, delete) a task that belongs to task area &V1&
and area &V2&.
Maintenance in the System Administration Assistant depends on a
two-step access concenpt.
Vertically, the structure is divided into task areas.
Horizontally, it is divided according to areas. The areas can be freely
allocated by the user.

System Response

You do not have authorization to modify tasks in the related task area
and area.
The authorization for the object S_SAA_ROLE (in object class Basis -
Administration) was checked with
SAANODE = &V1&
SAAAREA = &V2&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ask a user who has the authorization perform the modifications or ask
the system administrator to assign you with the required authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G153 - You are not authorized to change task area &1 and area &2 ?

  The SAP error message 6G153, which states "You are not authorized to change task area &1 and area &2," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to task areas in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Workflow or when dealing with task management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to change the specified task area. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The task area may be configured in such a way that only certain users or roles can make changes to it.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that grant access to modify the specified task areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required permissions for the task area in question.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Task Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the task area in question to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the intended users have the necessary permissions to make changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the task area and the associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to 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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to task areas. Common objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, specific patches or updates may address authorization issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.