How To Fix RMSRCPDIA046 - You are not authorized to change the target object

RMSRCPDIA046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPDIA - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPDIA - User Interface

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the target object

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administator. Apply for authorization, if
necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSRCPDIA046 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSRCPDIA046, which states "You are not authorized to change the target object," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the action they are attempting on a specific object within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify a record, change settings, or update configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to change the target object. This could be due to missing authorization objects or insufficient activity permissions.
  Object Locking: The target object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations may restrict changes to specific users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and 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