How To Fix PFL_API114 - You are not authorized to change profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFL_API - A1S/CTC-API Error Messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: You are not authorized to change profiles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFL_API114 - You are not authorized to change profiles ?

  The SAP error message PFL_API114 indicates that a user is not authorized to change profiles. This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify user profiles or settings in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform the action of changing profiles.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for profile changes.
  Profile Restrictions: Certain profiles may have restrictions that prevent unauthorized changes, which could be due to security policies in place.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for changing profiles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  If the user needs to change profiles, they may require roles that include authorization objects like S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, or others related to user management.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in their organization to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Profile Management:
  
  If the user is supposed to have access to change profiles, ensure that the profiles themselves are not locked or restricted by system settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect, and then attempt the action again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to user profile changes.
  SAP Security Best Practices: Review best practices for managing user roles and authorizations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve SAP support or a technical consultant for further investigation.