How To Fix AUTHORITY032 - You are not authorized to change MLR profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUTHORITY - Message Class for Authorization Concept

• Message number: 032

• Message text: You are not authorized to change MLR profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUTHORITY032 - You are not authorized to change MLR profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message AUTHORITY032 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific MLR (Master Data Management) profile. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires certain permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to modify the MLR profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Profile Restrictions: The MLR profile itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a security administrator should assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for changing MLR profiles.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the role but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects related to MLR profile changes (e.g., S_MLR_PROFILE or similar).
  Modify the authorization objects to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to MLR profiles. This may include objects like S_MLR_PROFILE or others specific to your organization's configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user authorizations include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AUTHORITY032 error and enable the user to change the MLR profile as needed.