How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON086 - No authorization to change the status.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No authorization to change the status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON086 - No authorization to change the status. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON086 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the status of a particular object or document within the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving workflow management, document processing, or status updates in various SAP modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the status does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or object they are trying to modify.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have specific restrictions based on organizational policies or configurations that prevent unauthorized status changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for changing the status.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction codes and any specific objects related to the status change.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the status change again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to status changes. Common objects include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the module in use.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to understand how roles and permissions are structured in your organization.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns or additional errors related to authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.