How To Fix RIN013 - The current user is not allowed to change the system configuration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIN - RSCPINST

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The current user is not allowed to change the system configuration.

What causes this issue?

You tried to execute a function which is protected by an authority
check. To execute the function the user requires the following
authoritzation:
Object: S_ADMI_FCD
ID: S_ADMI_FCD
Field: SCP1

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIN013 - The current user is not allowed to change the system configuration. ?

  The SAP error message RIN013, which states "The current user is not allowed to change the system configuration," typically indicates that the user attempting to make changes to the system configuration does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or authorizations to modify system configuration settings.
  Role Restrictions: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific configuration tasks they are trying to perform.
  System Settings: Certain system settings may restrict changes to specific user groups or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorization objects related to configuration changes (e.g., S_TCODE for transaction codes, S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  If you are an administrator, you can do this through transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings that restrict changes to certain users or roles. This may involve reviewing system parameters or settings in the SAP Basis configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control access to configuration changes, such as S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others specific to the configuration area.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage user permissions effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RIN013 error and allow the user to make the necessary changes to the system configuration.