How To Fix GB160 - No authorization to change substitutions

GB160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No authorization to change substitutions

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change a substitution, but you need the authorization
to do so.

System Response

The system rejected your attempt since you do not have the necessary
authorization.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change substitutions, you must obtain the necessary
authorization from your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GB160 - Details

• The SAP error message GB160 "No authorization to change substitutions" typically occurs when a user attempts to modify substitution entries in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP's workflow and substitution functionality, where users can set up substitutes for their tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. The user attempting to change substitutions does not have the required permissions assigned in their user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their role. The relevant authorization objects for substitutions typically include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_SUBST (Substitution)
  
  
  
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to allow changes to substitutions.
  
  
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated with the latest roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GB160 error, you can take the