How To Fix FSL_UTILITIES042 - You are not assigned to the request: change to display mode

FSL_UTILITIES042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSL_UTILITIES -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: You are not assigned to the request: change to display mode

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FSL_UTILITIES042 - Details

• The SAP error message FSL_UTILITIES042 ("You are not assigned to the request: change to display mode") typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when a user attempts to access or modify a request or task for which they do not have the necessary authorizations or assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required permissions to change the request. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Assignment Issues: The request may be assigned to another user or group, and the current user is not included in that assignment.
  Request Status: The request may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked or already processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned to their profile. This can be done by checking the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations