How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM051 - You do not have sufficient authorization to change user details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You do not have sufficient authorization to change user details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM051 - You do not have sufficient authorization to change user details ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM051 indicates that a user is attempting to change user details but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when a user tries to modify user-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the action of changing user details.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to user management may not be included in the user's role.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or service.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user experiencing the issue.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for user management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to user management functions. Common authorization objects include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user roles and permissions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM051.