How To Fix /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM064 - You do not have authorization to create a user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: You do not have authorization to create a user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM064 - You do not have authorization to create a user ?

  The SAP error message /IWBEP/CM_MGW_UM064 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a user in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway or OData services when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role that is trying to create a new user. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for user creation.
  System Configuration: The system may have restrictions or configurations that prevent certain users from creating new users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user encountering the error.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include user creation permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to user management include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either assign the necessary roles to the user or modify the existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  This may require the assistance of a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions to modify roles.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user attempt to create a user again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles or authorizations are needed, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's security policy for guidance on user management permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user management
  S_USER_PRO: Profile authorization
  S_USER_AGR: Authorization for user groups
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or security administrator for further investigation and resolution.