How To Fix MMPUR_USERDEF012 - You are not authorised to set default attributes of User &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_USERDEF - Message class for user defaults

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorised to set default attributes of User &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_USERDEF012 - You are not authorised to set default attributes of User &1 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_USERDEF012 indicates that a user is attempting to set default attributes for a user profile but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of user management and authorization settings within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user trying to set default attributes. In SAP, user authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, and if the user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles and authorizations assigned to the user encountering the error. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify user attributes. This typically involves checking for authorization objects related to user management, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, or similar.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign them the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. This may involve working with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access, review the specific authorization objects that are relevant to the action being performed. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for user management to understand the specific roles and authorizations required for setting default attributes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to set the default attributes again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  S_USER_PRO: User Profile Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to user authorizations and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.