How To Fix PPEENG013 - No authorization to change &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization to change &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG013 - No authorization to change &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific object or entity in the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent the specific object type and the object name that the user is trying to modify.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  The authorization object is restricted in a way that prevents the user from making changes.
  The user is trying to access a transaction or function that is not permitted based on their assigned roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles.
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PPEENG013 error.