How To Fix OT055 - You are not authorized to change the SAP Basis release to &1

OT055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the SAP Basis release to &1

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to specify a different Basis release than the one
specified in the export system. However, the entry you are trying to
make does not fall within the valid modification range for export
release &v2&.

System Response

The Basis release change is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter a Basis release that lies within the valid modification range.
Export release Modification range
4.6* 4.6A, 4.6B, 4.6C, 4.6D
6.** 6.10, 6.20, 6.40, 7.00, 7.10
7.** 7.00, 7.10

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OT055 - Details

• The SAP error message OT055 indicates that a user is attempting to change the SAP Basis release but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of system administration or when performing system upgrades or changes to the SAP environment.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role. The user attempting to change the SAP Basis release does not have the required permissions assigned to their user profile in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to check the user profile.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations related to system administration and specifically for changing the SAP Basis release.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required