How To Fix CRD_MDA167 - No authorization to change assignments

CRD_MDA167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_MDA - Messages for Master Data Administration - Credentialing

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No authorization to change assignments

What causes this issue?

You have <ZH>no</> authorization to change assignments of
<DS:GLOS.44B20C2B4AE64888E10000000A1553FE>credential type</> &v1& in
application &v2& .

System Response

The assignments are identified as being incorrect and are not updated on
the database.

How to fix this error?

Call the process for changing assignments only with data for which the
required authorizations exist.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_MDA167 - No authorization to change assignments ?

  The SAP error message CRD_MDA167, which states "No authorization to change assignments," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify assignments in the system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with master data, organizational assignments, or other related configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to change the specific assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data object.
  Data Locking: The data being modified may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  
  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.
  Review the user's