How To Fix CRM_BUPA_BOL058 - You are not authorized to change role &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_BOL -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: You are not authorized to change role &1

What causes this issue?

Due to a missing authorization you cannot change the validity of role
&V1&.

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?

Restore the validity in &V2&&V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_BOL058 - You are not authorized to change role &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_BOL058 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a specific role for a business partner in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify roles assigned to a business partner but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the role of the business partner. This could be due to missing authorization objects in the user's role profile.
  Role Restrictions: Certain roles may be restricted to specific user groups or profiles, and the user may not belong to the appropriate group.
  Business Partner Status: The business partner may be in a status that does not allow changes to roles (e.g., locked or inactive).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should add the required authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to business partner roles include:
  
  B_BUPA_RLT (Business Partner: Role Maintenance)
  B_BUPA_GRP (Business Partner: Group Authorization)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the specific business partner and role they are trying to modify.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Verify the status of the business partner. If it is locked or inactive, the user may need to unlock or activate it before making changes to roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on business partner role management and authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and business partner status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to business partner roles.
  Business Partner Management: Understanding the overall business partner management process in SAP CRM can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and gain the necessary access to change business partner roles.