How To Fix AUT031 - No authorization. You cannot maintain references to transactions

AUT031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUT - Messages for Enhancement for Audit Trails

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No authorization. You cannot maintain references to transactions

What causes this issue?

In Transaction AUT01, you currently cannot assign tables or change
document objects to transactions. You do not have the required
authorization (authorization object S_TABU_DIS).

System Response

The table is locked by the system.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to get the required authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUT031 - No authorization. You cannot maintain references to transactions ?

  The SAP error message AUT031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain references to transactions. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, it may relate to the following:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object that allows them to maintain transaction references.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user's profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on organizational policies or security settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AUT031 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user