How To Fix /MOC/OBJECT303 - No authorization to change &4 (CR type &1, acty type &2, auth. group &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/OBJECT -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: No authorization to change &4 (CR type &1, acty type &2, auth. group &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT303 - No authorization to change &4 (CR type &1, acty type &2, auth. group &3) ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT303 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific object in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Change Request Management (ChaRM) or similar processes where specific authorizations are required to modify certain objects.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered due to the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorizations for the specified change request type (CR type), activity type (acty type), or authorization group (auth. group).
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The object being modified is associated with an authorization group that restricts access to certain users or roles.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to perform the action on the specified object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations for the specific CR type, activity type, and authorization group.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects related to the change request management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to change requests in SAP. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the Change Request Management process.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes include:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  ST01 - System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message /MOC/OBJECT303.