How To Fix C$486 - Transfer not possible: No authorization for insertion in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Transfer not possible: No authorization for insertion in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$486 - Transfer not possible: No authorization for insertion in & ?

  The SAP error message C$486, which states "Transfer not possible: No authorization for insertion in &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an insertion operation in a specific object or table within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data transfers, updates, or when trying to create new entries.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or permissions to insert data into the specified table or object.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary authorizations for the operation being attempted.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have specific restrictions or settings that prevent unauthorized users from making changes.
  
  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 code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions for the specific table or object in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the operation again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Common authorization objects related to data insertion include S_TABU_DIS (Table Access) and S_DATASET (File Access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.