How To Fix PAK039 - No authorization to change the direct superpackage of package &1

PAK039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 039

• Message text: No authorization to change the direct superpackage of package &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK039 - No authorization to change the direct superpackage of package &1 ?

  The SAP error message PAK039 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the direct superpackage of a specified package. This typically occurs in the context of package management within the SAP system, where packages are used to organize and manage development objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the package hierarchy, which includes changing the superpackage of a given package.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for package management. This typically involves roles that allow for package creation and