How To Fix AQV791 - You are not authorized to maintain functional areas

AQV791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 791

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain functional areas

What causes this issue?

You need system administrator authorization in order to maintain
functional areas.

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 AQV791 - You are not authorized to maintain functional areas ?

  The SAP error message AQV791, which states "You are not authorized to maintain functional areas," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions related to functional areas in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create, modify, or delete functional areas in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to maintain functional areas.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the transaction or activity being attempted.
  Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to the specific functional area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific