How To Fix GB169 - No authorization to change this validation

GB169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No authorization to change this validation

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change a validation, but you need the authorization
to do so. This authorization can be restricted to specific
authorization groups. The validation in question belongs to
authorization group &V1&.
The system can also issue this message if authorization group &V1& is
to be assigned to a validation.

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 authorizations of authorization group &V1&, you
must obtain the necessary authorization from your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB169 - No authorization to change this validation ?

  The SAP error message GB169, which states "No authorization to change this validation," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a validation rule in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to specific functions within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to change validation rules in the system. This is often due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Validation Settings: The validation being modified may be locked or restricted to certain user roles or profiles.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to restrict changes to validations to specific users or groups for security or compliance reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to