How To Fix /IWFND/CM_LTRO004 - You are not authorized to modify '&1' '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LTRO -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You are not authorized to modify '&1' '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LTRO004 - You are not authorized to modify '&1' '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LTRO004 You are not authorized to modify '&1' '&2' typically indicates that a user is attempting to modify a resource (like an entity or a record) in an OData service but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error is common in scenarios involving SAP Gateway and OData services.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to perform the modification on the specified resource.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action (e.g., update, delete).
  Service Configuration: The OData service may not be properly configured to allow modifications for the user or the specific entity type.
  Entity Set Restrictions: The entity set being accessed may have restrictions that prevent certain users from modifying it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the OData service and the specific entity set.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the OData service. Common objects include S_SERVICE, S_TCODE, and others specific to your application.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  If you are an administrator, you can do this in transaction PFCG by modifying the roles.
  
  
  
  Check OData Service Configuration:
  
  Use transaction IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check the configuration of the OData service.
  Ensure that the service is activated and that the user has access to it.
  
  
  
  Test with Different User:
  
  If possible, test the modification with a different user who has the necessary permissions to confirm that the issue is indeed related to authorization.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP security team for assistance in reviewing and adjusting user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to OData services in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.