How To Fix GU312 - You do not have authorization to change standard layouts

GU312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 312

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change standard layouts

What causes this issue?

You have tried to call up the function "Change Standard Layout".
However, you need the relevant authorization for this function.

System Response

The system rejects your attempt to call up this function since you do
not have this authorization.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you want this authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU312 - You do not have authorization to change standard layouts ?

  The SAP error message GU312, which states "You do not have authorization to change standard layouts," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a standard layout in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in environments where strict authorization controls are in place to protect standard configurations and layouts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change standard layouts. This is often due to the role assigned to the user not including the necessary permissions.
  Standard Layout Protection: SAP has built-in protections for standard layouts to prevent unauthorized changes that could affect system integrity or functionality.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly, or the necessary authorizations may not have been assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization