How To Fix LRM_RE045 - You are not authorized to activate object type &1 for audit area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_RE - LRM: Cross-Object Category Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: You are not authorized to activate object type &1 for audit area &2

Diagnosis
To activate object type <(>&<)>V1& for audit area <(>&<)>V2&, you
require change authorization for assigning object types to audit areas.
System Response
You cannot assign object type <(>&<)>V1& to audit area <(>&<)>V2&.
Procedure
Contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorization.
Procedure for System Administration
Authorization object S_IRM_OTPT with activity 02 (change) must be
assigned to your user.
See role SAP_BC_ILM_IRM.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_RE045 - You are not authorized to activate object type &1 for audit area &2 ?

  The SAP error message LRM_RE045 indicates that a user is not authorized to activate a specific object type for a given audit area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's audit management or compliance modules, where certain actions require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of necessary authorizations for the user attempting to activate the object type. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Object Type Restrictions: The specific object type being activated may have restrictions that require additional permissions.
  Audit Area Limitations: The audit area specified may have specific requirements that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the object type and audit area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the action being performed. Common authorization objects for audit-related activities include S_LRM_AUDIT or similar.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and audit area to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user attempt the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to audit functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support for further assistance.