How To Fix IWP201 - You are not authorized to create an audit package

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWP - Messages for IWP

• Message number: 201

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an audit package

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to create a new audit package

System Response

The authorization to create a new audit package has not been assigned to
your user

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

For creating a new audit package the user needs authorization object
IWP_MAN_WP with activity '01'. For further information see authorization
object documentation.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWP201 - You are not authorized to create an audit package ?

  The SAP error message IWP201: You are not authorized to create an audit package typically indicates that the user attempting to create an audit package does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions assigned in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to perform the action of creating an audit package.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to audit package creation.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for the creation of audit packages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for creating audit packages.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for creating audit packages. Commonly, this may involve checking objects related to the audit package creation process.
  The relevant authorization objects may include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, or specific objects related to the audit functionality.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  If roles need to be modified, ensure that the changes are tested in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., IWP1 for creating audit packages).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding audit package creation to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  Audit Package Functionality: Familiarize yourself with the audit package functionality in SAP, including how it integrates with other modules and processes.
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that any changes to user roles and authorizations follow your organization's security policies and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.