How To Fix ECM538 - Not authorized to change validities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Not authorized to change validities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM538 - Not authorized to change validities ?

  The SAP error message ECM538, which states "Not authorized to change validities," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify the validity periods of certain data (like master data or configuration settings) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the validity periods of the specific data.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or object they are trying to modify.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator should update the user's roles to include the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to validity changes include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_AUTHORITY (General Authorization)
  Specific objects related to the data being modified (e.g., S_ECM for ECM-related changes).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locking:
  
  Ensure that the data is not locked by another user. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for any specific procedures related to changing validity periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Review the specific authorization objects that may be relevant to the data you are trying to change.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ECM538 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.