How To Fix Q6014 - You are not authorized to change infostructures for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to change infostructures for &1

What causes this issue?

You want to change or display information structure &V1& for archiving
object &V2& or you want to create an information structure for archiving
object&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have made a typing error. Select a different archive
information structure or a different archiving object.
If you have entered everything correctly, perhaps you do not have the
necessary authorization. Request the relevant authorization. The system
checks the authorization object S_ARCHIVE 'Archiving'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6014 - You are not authorized to change infostructures for &1 ?

  The SAP error message Q6014, which states "You are not authorized to change infostructures for &1," typically indicates that the user attempting to modify an infostructure does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. Infostructures in SAP are used in the context of information systems, particularly in the areas of logistics and production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to change infostructures. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific infostructure they are trying to modify.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict access to certain infostructures based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can add the required authorization objects to the user's role using transaction PFCG.
  Common authorization objects related to infostructures include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and S_DATA (for data access).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to modify the infostructure again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infostructures: These are used in SAP to store summarized data for reporting and analysis. They are often used in the context of logistics and production planning.
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the level of access.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_USER_AUTH for checking user authorizations and SE93 for managing transaction codes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required to ensure that there are no other underlying issues affecting access to the infostructures.