How To Fix ECM013 - No authorization to change the person responsible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM - General Messages for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization to change the person responsible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM013 - No authorization to change the person responsible ?

  The SAP error message ECM013 ("No authorization to change the person responsible") typically occurs when a user attempts to change the person responsible for a particular object (such as a project, task, or document) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the person responsible. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object type.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be organizational rules or settings that restrict who can change the person responsible for certain objects.
  
  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 user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve adding a new role or modifying an existing one.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to changing the person responsible (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Settings:
  
  Check if there are any organizational settings or policies that restrict changes to the person responsible. This may involve consulting with your project manager or relevant stakeholders.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to changing the person responsible. Common objects include S_USER_AUTH and S_TCODE.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ECM013 error in SAP.