How To Fix CU031 - Maintenance authorization & does not allow assignments to this object

CU031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Maintenance authorization & does not allow assignments to this object

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate object dependencies to this object. However, the
maintenance authorization for these object dependencies is &v1&. This
maintenance authorization does not contain the object you have
selected.

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?

Select an object which is included in the maintenance authorization for
these object dependencies or change the object dependencies.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU031 - Maintenance authorization & does not allow assignments to this object ?

  The SAP error message CU031, which states "Maintenance authorization & does not allow assignments to this object," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes or assignments to a particular object (like a characteristic, class, or other master data) without having the necessary authorization.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the action on the specified object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Object Locking: The object might be locked for maintenance by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict access to specific objects based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks