How To Fix DS142 - You are not authorized to edit attributes

DS142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit attributes

What causes this issue?

To maintain attributes, you need the authorization EDIT in the
authorization object S_PROGRAM (ID P_ACTION).

System Response

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?

Check user master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS142 - You are not authorized to edit attributes ?

  The SAP error message DS142, which states "You are not authorized to edit attributes," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify certain attributes or data in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with data objects, master data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to edit the specific attributes or data.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or data object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: Certain objects may have additional restrictions based on organizational policies or data governance rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the