How To Fix BV204 - You are authorized to change the &1 users

BV204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 204

• Message text: You are authorized to change the &1 users

What causes this issue?

&V1& users match the selection criteria. However, you are not
authorized to change the user type of these users because the users
belong to a user group you are not authorized to change.

System Response

The system exits the program for mass changes to user types.

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator assign you authorization object
S_USER_GRP or have someone with the proper authorization make the
change.

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 BV204 - You are authorized to change the &1 users ?

  The SAP error message BV204, which states "You are authorized to change the &1 users," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires authorization to change user data, but they do not have the necessary permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specified user(s). This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  User Type Restrictions: The user may be trying to change a user type that they are not allowed to modify (e.g., trying to change a system user or a user with specific roles).
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users from making changes to others.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations