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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.
  
  
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU53:
  
  After encountering the error, use transaction SU53 to check the last authorization check. This will provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user is part of a role that is supposed to have the necessary authorizations, review the role's authorization profile in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been 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 authorizations and customizing settings to understand the requirements better.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies while granting necessary authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /IWFND/CM_COS084.