How To Fix ILM_AO007 - No authorization to change administration data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_AO -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No authorization to change administration data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_AO007 - No authorization to change administration data ?

  The SAP error message ILM_AO007 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change administration data in the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform actions that require specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user role. In the context of ILM, certain actions, such as changing administration data, require specific permissions that are not granted to the user.
  Solution:
  To resolve the ILM_AO007 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile and the roles assigned to the user.
  Review the authorizations associated with the roles to ensure that they include the necessary permissions for ILM administration tasks.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles or modify existing roles to include the required permissions.
  The relevant authorization objects for ILM typically include:
  
  S_ILM_ADMIN: This object controls access to ILM administration functions.
  S_USER_AUTH: This object controls user authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. They can help review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt the action again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on ILM and authorization management for detailed information on the required roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ILM_AO007 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in the ILM system.