How To Fix GU864 - You do not have authorization to create sets

GU864 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 864

• Message text: You do not have authorization to create sets

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a set. However, you do not have the required
authorization.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you want authorization to create
sets.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU864 - You do not have authorization to create sets ?

  The SAP error message GU864, which states "You do not have authorization to create sets," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a set in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to specific functions within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the relevant authorization object that governs the creation of sets.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to create sets.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow for set creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles assigned