How To Fix MJ053 - You are not authorized to edit field modifications for auth.group &

MJ053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MJ - Field Selection

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit field modifications for auth.group &

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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 MJ053 - You are not authorized to edit field modifications for auth.group & ?

  The SAP error message MJ053, which states "You are not authorized to edit field modifications for auth.group &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to make changes to field modifications associated with a specific authorization group in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit editing field modifications for the specified authorization group.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The authorization group may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the authorization settings or roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a