How To Fix KY117 - No authorization to change a user group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No authorization to change a user group

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your authorization for authorization object K_KC_PR in your user
master record. If necessary, have your system administrator give you
the appropriate authorization.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY117 - No authorization to change a user group ?

  The SAP error message KY117, which states "No authorization to change a user group," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a user group in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed for security and compliance reasons.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization object to change user groups. In SAP, authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, and specific actions require specific authorizations. The relevant authorization object for changing user groups is usually S_USER_AGR (Authorization for User Groups).
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations to change user groups.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorization, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Adding the S_USER_AGR authorization object with the appropriate activity (e.g., 02 for change).
  Ensuring that the user group in question is included in the authorization object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. They can assist in granting the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. Each object has fields that define what actions can be performed and on which data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY117 error and successfully change the user group as needed.