How To Fix BT770 - You are not authorized to maintain profile ID=&1 type=&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 770

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain profile ID=&1 type=&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT770 - You are not authorized to maintain profile ID=&1 type=&2 ?

  The SAP error message BT770, which states "You are not authorized to maintain profile ID=&1 type=&2," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to maintain a specific profile in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access or modify user profiles, authorization profiles, or other related settings.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Profile ID and Type: The specific profile ID and type mentioned in the error message may be restricted or protected, and the user lacks the necessary permissions to modify it.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining the specified profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate authority should update the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to roles that contain the necessary authorization objects for maintaining the specified profile.
  
  
  
  Profile Maintenance:
  
  If the profile ID and type are specific to certain functions (like user profiles, authorization profiles, etc.), ensure that the user has the correct permissions to access and modify those profiles.
  If necessary, create a new role or modify an existing one to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team to understand the specific authorizations required for the profile ID and type in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to profile maintenance include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.