How To Fix CL_DFPS_COBJ001 - You are not authorized to change objects of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_DFPS_COBJ - Message Class for Compliance Check ENA manager

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to change objects of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_DFPS_COBJ001 - You are not authorized to change objects of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CL_DFPS_COBJ001 indicates that a user is attempting to change an object of a specific type (denoted by &1 in the message) but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to their user profile to change the specified object type.
  Object Type Restrictions: The object type being modified may have specific restrictions or is protected by certain authorization checks.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the error message or by analyzing the failed authorization check.
  Common authorization objects related to object changes include S_TCODE, S_DEVELOP, S_OBJECT, etc.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions and security policies. Implement a process for managing changes to user roles to prevent unauthorized access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CL_DFPS_COBJ001.