How To Fix DBMAN980 - No change authorization (S_DEVELOP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 980

• Message text: No change authorization (S_DEVELOP)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN980 - No change authorization (S_DEVELOP) ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN980 No change authorization (S_DEVELOP) typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorization related to development objects in the SAP system. This error is associated with the authorization object S_DEVELOP, which controls access to development activities, such as creating or modifying development objects (e.g., programs, function modules, etc.).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the requested action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for development activities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the specific action being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN980 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the S_DEVELOP object.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or profiles, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user authorizations in your organization. Request the necessary authorizations to be added to your user profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes have been made to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the action again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_DEVELOP: This object is used to control access to development activities in the SAP system. It includes fields such as:
  
  Activity: Specifies the type of action (e.g., create, change, display).
  Development Class: Specifies the development class or package.
  Object Name: Specifies the name of the object being accessed.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for requesting and approving changes to user authorizations to maintain security and compliance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBMAN980 error and gain the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the SAP system.