How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_CP033 - ERROR: Cannot change current change authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_CP -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: ERROR: Cannot change current change authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP033 - ERROR: Cannot change current change authorizations ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP033 ERROR: Cannot change current change authorizations typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with authorizations for changing certain data or configurations. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify the current change authorizations for a specific object or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorizations to modify change management settings.
  Locked Objects: The object being modified may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict changes to certain authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes. This can be done by checking the user's profile in transaction SU01 or using transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects related to change management (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, etc.).
  
  
  
  Unlock Objects:
  
  If the object is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage lock entries.
  If necessary, unlock the object or wait for the other user to complete their changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to change management in the relevant customizing transactions. Ensure that there are no restrictions preventing changes to authorizations.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to review any system-wide settings that may affect change authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SM12 - Display and Delete Lock Entries
  SE93 - Transaction Codes
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern change management and user permissions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.