How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT572 - No authorization for changed fields (I type &1/acty type &2/auth. grp &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 572

• Message text: No authorization for changed fields (I type &1/acty type &2/auth. grp &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT572 - No authorization for changed fields (I type &1/acty type &2/auth. grp &3) ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT572 indicates that a user is attempting to change certain fields in a transaction but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is part of the SAP Authorization Management framework, which ensures that users can only perform actions for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user tries to modify fields in a transaction that require specific authorizations.
  The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorization objects for the fields being changed.
  The authorization group associated with the activity type or object does not permit the user to make the changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to identify if the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role includes the correct activity type and authorization group for the fields being changed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details from the SU53 analysis to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and how to configure roles and profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /IAM/OBJECT572 error message.