How To Fix RECETM036 - &1: You are not authorized to set the status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &1: You are not authorized to set the status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM036 - &1: You are not authorized to set the status ?

  The SAP error message RECETM036 indicates that a user is attempting to change the status of a document or transaction but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the status of the document or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Status Management: The system may have specific status management rules that restrict certain users from changing the status based on their role or the document's current status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user's role to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to status changes include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and specific objects related to the module in question (e.g., S_EAM for Plant Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to understand the specific requirements for changing statuses in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to status changes in the specific SAP module you are working with.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for checking authorizations include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message RECETM036.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.