How To Fix HRFORMS720 - You are not authorized to change form &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFORMS - Messages for HR Form Builder

• Message number: 720

• Message text: You are not authorized to change form &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFORMS720 - You are not authorized to change form &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRFORMS720, which states "You are not authorized to change form &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a form in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the specified form. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Form Locking: The form might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: The form may be configured in a way that restricts changes to certain user groups or roles.
  
  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 profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to modify the form.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should update the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects for form modification.
  Common authorization objects related to HR forms include S_HR_FORM and S_HR_AUTH.
  
  
  
  Form Locking:
  
  Check if the form is currently being edited by another user. If so, wait for them to finish or coordinate with them to unlock the form.
  You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the form.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to HR forms to ensure that the form settings are correct and that the user is assigned to the appropriate user group.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and locks, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_HR_FORM: Authorization for HR Forms
  S_HR_AUTH: General HR Authorization
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to HRFORMS720.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.