How To Fix RLFW202 - System mode can't be switched to &1, due to missing authorization.

RLFW202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLFW - Messages for runlevel framework

• Message number: 202

• Message text: System mode can't be switched to &1, due to missing authorization.

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RLFW202 - Details

• The SAP error message RLFW202 indicates that the system mode cannot be switched to the specified mode (represented by &1) due to missing authorization. This typically occurs when a user attempts to change the system mode (for example, from development to production) but lacks the necessary permissions to perform that action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to switch the system mode. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict mode changes to certain users or roles.
  Transport Management: If the user is trying to switch modes related to transport management, they may not have the necessary authorizations to manage transports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the