How To Fix CX211 - You are not authorized to give authorization &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 211

• Message text: You are not authorized to give authorization &

What causes this issue?

You want to restrict the user group of a table structure or function.
However, your user master record is defined such that you cannot give
authorizations.

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?

Consult your system administrator to get your user master record
changed, if appropriate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX211 - You are not authorized to give authorization & ?

  The SAP error message CX211 ("You are not authorized to give authorization") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorization rights that they do not possess. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to assign roles, change user authorizations, or perform administrative tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Restrictions: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to grant or modify authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the necessary authorization objects are missing.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that governs the action may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Authorization Check: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Adjust Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user's authorizations using transaction code PFCG to add the required roles or permissions.
  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.
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to grant authorizations.
  
  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 user permissions in your SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the user's authorizations and the specific actions they are trying to perform.