How To Fix CI559 - Missing authorization for change mode.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Missing authorization for change mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI559 - Missing authorization for change mode. ?

  The SAP error message CI559, which states "Missing authorization for change mode," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorization in change mode but does not have the necessary permissions. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to modify data in a transaction or when accessing certain functionalities in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that allows them to perform actions in change mode.
  Role Assignment: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object they are trying to access.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow change mode access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 (Display Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization object is missing. This will provide insight into what specific permission is required.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions required.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI559 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform actions in change mode.