How To Fix /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB014 - You are not authorized to change group &2; user &1 unchanged

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to change group &2; user &1 unchanged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB014 - You are not authorized to change group &2; user &1 unchanged ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB014 indicates that a user is attempting to change a user group assignment but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. The message typically includes placeholders for the user ID (&1) and the group ID (&2), indicating which user and group are involved in the operation.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specified user group. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Group Restrictions: The user group may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from being assigned or modified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to user groups based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change user group assignments. This can be done using transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check.
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should grant the necessary roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the user group in question to see if there are any restrictions that prevent changes. This can be done in the user group management area of SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to modify them, consult with your SAP security team or basis team. They can provide guidance on the necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes to authorizations or group settings, have the user attempt the operation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance - to check and modify user profiles.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance - to manage roles and authorizations.
  SU53: Display Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on user authorizations and group management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.