How To Fix GW071 - No authorization to change parameters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No authorization to change parameters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW071 - No authorization to change parameters ?

  The SAP error message GW071: No authorization to change parameters typically occurs when a user attempts to modify system parameters or settings in the SAP Gateway but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to configure settings in transaction codes like SMGW (Gateway Monitor) or SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to change the parameters.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorization objects related to the specific parameters they are trying to change.
  System Settings: Certain system settings may be restricted to specific user groups or roles for security reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can assign the required roles to the user. This may involve adding roles that include the necessary authorization objects (e.g., S_GW_ADMIN, S_USER_AUTH, etc.).
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the actions the user is trying to perform. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SAP Gateway and parameter changes include:
  
  S_GW_ADMIN: Gateway Administration
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization’s internal documentation for specific details on roles and authorizations related to your SAP environment.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting with your internal IT team.