How To Fix BV210 - You are not authorized to change &1 users

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 210

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV210 - You are not authorized to change &1 users ?

  The SAP error message BV210 ("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 is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed for security and compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to change user data. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Restrictions: The user may have a role that does not include the necessary permissions to modify user accounts.
  User Locking: The user account being modified may be locked or restricted, preventing changes.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain users from making changes to user accounts.
  
  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 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a system administrator or security officer should assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for user management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, such as S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization) and S_USER_PRO (User Profile), which are typically required for changing user data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Verify if the user account you are trying to change is locked or has any restrictions that prevent modifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user maintenance
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for user profiles
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on user management and authorization roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BV210 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.