How To Fix PFO1266 - No authorization to change settings

PFO1266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 266

• Message text: No authorization to change settings

What causes this issue?

You have no administration authorization for portfolio assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

Authorization E_PFO_ADM (Activity 01) is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1266 - No authorization to change settings ?

  The SAP error message PFO1266, which states "No authorization to change settings," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary permissions to modify certain settings within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to change configuration settings, user roles, or other system parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to make changes to the specific settings.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or action being attempted.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow changes to the settings in question.
  System Restrictions: Certain settings may be restricted by system policies or configurations that prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to