How To Fix FWTM033 - You are not authorized to change settings

FWTM033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FWTM - Messages: Withholding Tax Changeover

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You are not authorized to change settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FWTM033 - You are not authorized to change settings ?

  The SAP error message FWTM033 indicates that a user is not authorized to change certain settings within the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with settings related to tax management or financial workflows.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions to modify the specific settings in the SAP system.
  Configuration Restrictions: Certain settings may be locked or restricted due to configuration settings in the system, which can prevent unauthorized changes.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user role that includes the necessary permissions to make changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user