How To Fix DG821 - You are not authorized to change data for object &1

DG821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 821

• Message text: You are not authorized to change data for object &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to start a transaction for which you have no
authorization.
To execute this transaction, you need an authorization to change data.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you need an authorization for this transaction, contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG821 - You are not authorized to change data for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message DG821, which states "You are not authorized to change data for object &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action on a particular object in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify master data, configuration settings, or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or permissions to change the specified data.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain objects that prevent changes from being made by certain users or roles.
  
  
  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