How To Fix ATO_CUSTOMER351 - You are not authorized to change a software collection.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO_CUSTOMER - ATO Messages for the End User

• Message number: 351

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a software collection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATO_CUSTOMER351 - You are not authorized to change a software collection. ?

  The SAP error message ATO_CUSTOMER351, which states "You are not authorized to change a software collection," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify a software collection in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) or SAP Solution Manager.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account attempting to make changes does not have the required authorizations assigned in the role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to software collection management.
  System Configuration: There may be system-level restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from making changes to software collections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator