How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG142 - No authorization to modify public variants with package assignment

ESH_QL_MSG142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 142

• Message text: No authorization to modify public variants with package assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG142 - No authorization to modify public variants with package assignment ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG142 indicates that a user is attempting to modify a public variant that is assigned to a package, but they do not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP environments where authorization roles and object permissions are strictly enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to modify public variants. In SAP, public variants are typically shared across users, and modifying them requires specific permissions.
  Package Assignment: The variant is assigned to a package, which adds an additional layer of security. Modifications to variants in packages often require higher-level authorizations.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to change public variants, especially if the variant is part of a transport request or a specific development package.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight