How To Fix AQV792 - You are not authorized to maintain user groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 792

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

What causes this issue?

You need system administrator authorization in order to maintain user
groups.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV792 - You are not authorized to maintain user groups ?

  The SAP error message AQV792, 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 in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to maintain user groups. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may be trying to access or modify a user group that is restricted or protected by specific authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining user groups.
  Authorization Objects: Verify the authorization objects related to user group maintenance, such as S_USER_AG (User Master Maintenance: Authorization Group) and S_USER_AUTH (User Master Maintenance: Authorization). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  Role Assignment: If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  Audit Logs: If the issue persists, check the authorization logs (transaction SU53) immediately after the error occurs to identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and user group management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on user group authorizations.
  
  If you are not part of the SAP security team, you may need to contact them to resolve this issue, as they will have the necessary access to modify user roles and authorizations.