How To Fix /BCV/AUT107 - You are not authorized to edit access control lists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/AUT -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit access control lists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/AUT107 - You are not authorized to edit access control lists ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/AUT107 You are not authorized to edit access control lists typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorizations to edit access control lists (ACLs) in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when managing roles, profiles, or specific security settings.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to edit ACLs.
  Role Restrictions: The user's assigned roles may not include permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects for editing ACLs.
  Common authorization objects related to access control lists include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and others depending on the specific context.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to ACLs. This can be done through transaction SU21 (Authorization Object Maintenance).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand best practices for managing access control.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues or patterns that may need to be addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /BCV/AUT107.