How To Fix DS091 - You are not authorized to edit authorization group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 091

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit authorization group &

What causes this issue?

This program is assigned to an authorization group, but you are not
authorized to edit programs in this group.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In your user master record, check the authorization object S_EDITOR.
The field P_GROUP is used to check authorization groups. The field
EDT_ACTION specifies, for programs with the relevant authorization
groups, whether you can only display the source code (contents "SHOW")
or whether you can also make changes (contents "EDIT").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS091 - You are not authorized to edit authorization group & ?

  The SAP error message DS091, which states "You are not authorized to edit authorization group &," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify an authorization group for a particular object or transaction but lacks the necessary permissions to do so. This error is related to the authorization concept in SAP, which restricts access to certain functionalities based on user roles and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to edit the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The authorization group may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to edit authorization groups.
  
  
  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 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you