How To Fix FAGL_SKF057 - You do not have authorization to create append structures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SKF - Statistical Key Figures (General Part)

• Message number: 057

• Message text: You do not have authorization to create append structures

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to create append structures or,
consequently, customer fields.

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?

With transaction SU53, you can display the last activity that was
checked.
Activity '42' was checked for object S_DEVELOP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SKF057 - You do not have authorization to create append structures ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SKF057 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create append structures in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify or enhance a data structure in the SAP system, such as adding fields to a table or structure, but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their role/profile to create or modify append structures.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions to specific user roles or profiles.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: If the user is working in a transport layer that has restrictions, this could also lead to authorization issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user's roles and authorizations. The user should have the necessary authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_TABU_CLI (Authorization for table maintenance)
  S_DEVELOP (Development authorization)
  S_TABU_NAM (Authorization for table names)
  
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations: If the user does not have the required authorizations, they should request additional permissions from their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in the organization.
  
  
  Use a Different User: If the task is urgent and the user cannot obtain the necessary authorizations quickly, consider using a different user account that has the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding the creation of append structures to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the user is working in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly set up and that the user has the necessary permissions to work with them.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) for creating or modifying database objects.
  SE80 (Object Navigator) for development objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to data dictionary operations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to authorization for creating append structures.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_SKF057 error and gain the necessary access to create append structures in SAP.