How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN121 - You are not authorized to change SAP set type &1

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 121

• Message text: You are not authorized to change SAP set type &1

What causes this issue?

You want to change set type &V1&, which is predefined by SAP. You are
not authorized to do this as you are working in a customer system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN121 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN121 indicates that a user is attempting to change a set type (in this case, a characteristic set) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, where users manage characteristics and their associated values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to modify the specified set type. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Set Type Restrictions: The set type may be locked or restricted for changes due to system settings or organizational policies.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to the set type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions