How To Fix FDT_WD_SERVICE045 - You are not authorized to use the application administration tool

FDT_WD_SERVICE045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_WD_SERVICE - FDT_WD: Message class for messages in SFDT_WD_SERVICE

• Message number: 045

• Message text: You are not authorized to use the application administration tool

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_WD_SERVICE045 - You are not authorized to use the application administration tool ?

  The SAP error message FDT_WD_SERVICE045 indicates that a user is not authorized to access the application administration tool within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of using the Fiori Design Time (FDT) or Web Dynpro applications, where certain administrative functions require specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of the necessary authorizations assigned to the user trying to access the application administration tool. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for accessing the application administration tool.
  Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects that control access to specific functionalities within the application.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the administration features.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the