How To Fix AQ792 - You are not authorized to maintain user groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 792

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain user groups

What causes this issue?

To maintain user groups, you need system administrator status.

System Response

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ792 - You are not authorized to maintain user groups ?

  The SAP error message AQ792, which states "You are not authorized to maintain user groups," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to user groups does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create, modify, or delete user groups in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to maintain user groups.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for user group management.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to user group maintenance functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID. Check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for user group maintenance, typically involving authorization objects like S_USER_AGR (User Master Maintenance: Authorization Groups).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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 user group maintenance. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AGR: User Master Maintenance: Authorization Groups
  S_USER_AUTH: User Master Maintenance: Authorizations
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related issues or patterns that could indicate broader authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ792 error and gain the necessary access to maintain user groups in SAP.