How To Fix CPE013 - No authorization to change (object: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization to change (object: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE013 - No authorization to change (object: &1) ?

  The SAP error message CPE013, which states "No authorization to change (object: &1)," typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires specific authorization, but they do not have the necessary permissions for the specified object.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific object (e.g., a configuration object, master data, etc.) they are trying to change.
  Role Assignment: The user's assigned roles do not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are attempting to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the object itself that prevent changes, such as it being locked or in a status that does not allow modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object was checked and failed.
  Review the authorization profile assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the object in question.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects and activities (e.g., change, display).
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Verify if the object is in a status that allows changes. If it is locked or in a specific state (e.g., transport request), you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 CPE013 error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.