How To Fix FDT_WD_EXPRESSION057 - No authorization to change DDBV &1 (authorization object S_DEVELOP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_EXPRESSION -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No authorization to change DDBV &1 (authorization object S_DEVELOP)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION057 - No authorization to change DDBV &1 (authorization object S_DEVELOP) ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION057 indicates that a user is attempting to change a Data Dictionary object (DDBV) but does not have the necessary authorization. The specific authorization object involved is S_DEVELOP, which is related to development activities in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user tries to modify a Data Dictionary object (like a table, view, or data element) and lacks the required authorization to perform this action. This can happen due to:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to change the specified object.
  Missing Authorization Profile: The user may not have been assigned the correct authorization profile that includes the S_DEVELOP object.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object being modified that prevent changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the S_DEVELOP object.
  This may involve adding the user to a role that has the necessary authorizations or creating a custom role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object S_DEVELOP: This object controls access to development activities in SAP. It includes fields such as:
  
  ACTVT: Activity (e.g., create, change, display)
  DEVCLASS: Development class (package)
  OBJ_NAME: Name of the object (e.g., table, view)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a change management process for authorizations to prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message FDT_WD_EXPRESSION057.