How To Fix PYC_CONF_WB066 - You are not authorized to edit objects.

PYC_CONF_WB066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONF_WB -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit objects.

What causes this issue?

The authorization for accessing Configuration Workbench and editing
objects in it is controlled by the authorization object Authorization
for Configuration Workbench (<AB>P_PYC_CWB)</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

This authorization object has one field Authorization Activity for
Configuration Workbench (<AB>P_PYC_CACT</>). This field contains the
following fixed values:
01: Display
To be able to view the objects in Configuration Workbench, make sure
that this option is selected.
02: Edit
To be able to view and edit the objects in Configuration Workbench, make
sure that this option is selected.
Note that you must have at least one of the options selected to be able
to access Configuration Workbench.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB066 - You are not authorized to edit objects. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONF_WB066 indicates that a user is not authorized to edit certain objects within the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of configuration or customization tasks, where specific permissions are required to make changes to objects such as configuration settings, reports, or other system elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user role to edit the specific object or configuration.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for editing.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing any edits.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request, the user may not have the necessary permissions to edit objects in that context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization profile assigned to the user to