How To Fix M2162 - You are not authorized to change this information structure

M2162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 162

• Message text: You are not authorized to change this information structure

What causes this issue?

You do not have an authorization for object "M_INFO_ANL". You need an
authorization for:
number of application = &V1&
info structure = &V2&
activity = &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M2162 - Details

• The SAP error message M2162, which states "You are not authorized to change this information structure," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify an information structure in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specific information structure. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The information structure may be locked for changes due to system settings or configurations that restrict modifications.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate user roles that grant access to modify information structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the information structure, such as S_MANDT, S_TCODE, and any specific authorization objects related to the information structure you are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, contact