How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS084 - User does not have sufficient authorization to change the customizing

/IWFND/CM_COS084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: User does not have sufficient authorization to change the customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS084 - User does not have sufficient authorization to change the customizing ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS084 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to change the customizing settings in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway or when working with OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to customizing or the SAP Gateway may not be included in the user's roles.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict certain actions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorization for customizing changes.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  Identify the required authorization objects for customizing changes. Common authorization objects include:
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user authorizations.
  S_CUS_AUTH: Authorization for customizing activities.
  
  
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