How To Fix AQV148 - You are not authorized to edit ABAP code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 148

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit ABAP code

What causes this issue?

If you want to create or change ABAP coding within a functional area,
you need authorization for program maintenance (authorization object
S_DEVELOP, object type PROG).

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 AQV148 - You are not authorized to edit ABAP code ?

  The SAP error message AQV148, which states "You are not authorized to edit ABAP code," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify ABAP programs or objects in the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where strict authorization controls are in place to protect the integrity of the code and the system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to edit ABAP code. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that grant the necessary permissions.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for ABAP development.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: In some cases, the transport layer settings may restrict certain users from making changes to ABAP code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a system administrator or security officer should assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for ABAP development. Common roles include:
  
  SAP_ABAP_DEVELOPER
  SAP_ABAP_USER
  
  
  Ensure that the roles include authorization objects like S_PROGRAM, S_DEVELOP, and S_TRANSPRT.
  
  
  
  Request Authorization:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or request new ones, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Settings:
  
  If applicable, check the transport layer settings to ensure that the user is allowed to make changes in the development environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The key authorization objects related to ABAP development include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_DEVELOP: Authorization for development activities.
  S_TRANSPRT: Authorization for transport requests.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failures.
  SU01: User maintenance to check and modify user roles.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that developers have the necessary access while maintaining security.
  Implement a change management process to control who can edit ABAP code and under what circumstances.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQV148 error and gain the necessary authorizations to edit ABAP code in your SAP system.