How To Fix BV207 - You are not authorized to change &1 users

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 207

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

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change data for &v1& of the selected users.

System Response

User classification is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator assign you authorization object
S_USER_GRP or have a user with the proper authorization make the
changes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV207 - You are not authorized to change &1 users ?

  The SAP error message BV207 ("You are not authorized to change &1 users") typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorizations to change the specified user(s) in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of user administration, such as when trying to modify user profiles or roles.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to make changes to the specified user(s).
  Role Restrictions: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for user management tasks.
  User Locking: The user account being modified may be locked or restricted, preventing changes.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict certain users from making changes to others.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include user management authorizations (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review User Lock Status:
  
  Check if the user account being modified is locked. You can do this in transaction SU01 by entering the user ID and checking the lock status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to assign them, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the action again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects related to user management, such as:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user administration.
  S_USER_PRO: Profile management authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for user management and authorization processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BV207 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.