How To Fix CUMTX207 - No authorization to edit & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 207

• Message text: No authorization to edit & &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to maintaian &v1& &v2&.

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?

Choose another &v1& or get the authorization from your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX207 - No authorization to edit & & ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX207 "No authorization to edit & &" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to edit a specific object or data in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify a configuration, master data, or transactional data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the appropriate authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization object required for editing the data is not included in the user's roles.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction being used may have restrictions that prevent certain users from making edits.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing edits.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. This can often be found in the error message details or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security administrator to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the specific transaction code being used. This can be checked in the role configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  If the data is locked, check with the user who may have locked it or investigate if there are any background jobs that might be holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to editing data include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others depending on the specific area of SAP being accessed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.