How To Fix OD736 - You are not authorized to maintain all the selected locations.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 736

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain all the selected locations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD736 - You are not authorized to maintain all the selected locations. ?

  The SAP error message OD736, which states "You are not authorized to maintain all the selected locations," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as maintaining or editing data) on locations for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics or warehouse management.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorization roles or permissions to access or modify the selected locations.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific transaction or data object.
  Location-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain locations based on user roles or organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining the selected locations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the locations. Common authorization objects for location maintenance include S_TCODE, S_LAND, and others specific to the module being used.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This can provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes access to the specific locations or groups of locations that the user needs to maintain.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  If the problem persists, further investigation may be needed to ensure that there are no additional restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the OD736 error message.