How To Fix /BA1/F4_BASIS018 - Permission to make the correction was refused

/BA1/F4_BASIS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_BASIS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Permission to make the correction was refused

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS018 - Permission to make the correction was refused ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_BASIS018 Permission to make the correction was refused typically indicates that a user is attempting to make a change or correction in the system but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify data in a transaction, change configuration settings, or perform certain administrative tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required permissions assigned in their user role to perform the action.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects may restrict access to certain transactions or data.
  Change Management Policies: The system may have change management policies in place that require specific approvals or roles to make corrections.
  Locked Objects: The object or data being modified may be locked by another user or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user’s roles and authorizations in the system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view