How To Fix /MOC/UI012 - No authorization to process the change request, contact the administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/UI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization to process the change request, contact the administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/UI012 - No authorization to process the change request, contact the administrator ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/UI012 No authorization to process the change request, contact the administrator typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to a change request does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This is common in systems where access control is strictly enforced to ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes to certain data or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to process the change request.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be specific authorization objects that are not satisfied, which are required for the action.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to a loss of necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. They can check the user's roles and authorizations.
  Check User Roles: The administrator should verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for processing change requests.
  Review Authorization Objects: The administrator can review the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) to ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  Adjust Roles: If the user is missing the necessary roles, the administrator can assign the correct roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, the user should test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The administrator can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user profiles and roles, and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: The administrator can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This transaction provides a detailed view of what authorizations were checked and which ones failed.
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on authorization concepts and best practices, which can be helpful for both users and administrators in understanding how to manage authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, the issue can typically be resolved, allowing the user to process the change request as intended.