How To Fix GU857 - You do not have authorization to change table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 857

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU857 - You do not have authorization to change table & ?

  The SAP error message GU857 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific table in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user permissions and roles within the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make changes to the table does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific table or transaction.
  Table Locking: The table may be locked for changes by another user or process, although this is less likely to trigger this specific error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to table changes, such as S_TABU_DIS (for table display) and S_TABU_CLI (for client-specific table changes).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the table in question.
  If you do not have the rights to change roles, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the required permissions for the specific table.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to tables and transactions in SAP.
  SAP Security: Understanding the basics of SAP security and role management can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to authorization management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the system configuration.