How To Fix E1218 - No Authorization to Change Partner Profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No Authorization to Change Partner Profile

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to change the partner profile for partner
&v1&, partner type &v2&.

System Response

Changing of partner profile is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator. To change the selected partner
profile you need the following authorization:
(authorization object/transaction/activity/partner number/partner type)
&v3&

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1218 - No Authorization to Change Partner Profile ?

  The SAP error message E1218, "No Authorization to Change Partner Profile," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a partner profile in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is commonly encountered in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other partner-related configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to change partner profiles.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Profile Restrictions: The partner profile may have specific restrictions 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 check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to partner profiles, such as S_BDC, S_TCODE, and any specific authorization objects related to EDI or partner profile management.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have access, go to transaction code PFCG to review and modify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the necessary authorizations for changing partner profiles are included in the role.
  If you do not have the necessary access, contact your SAP security administrator or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation regarding partner profile management to understand the required authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to change the partner profile again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to partner profiles include WE20 (Partner Profiles) and WE21 (Port Definitions).
  Authorization Objects: Key authorization objects to check include:
  
  S_BDC: Authorization for batch input
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes
  S_EDI: Authorization for EDI-related activities
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.