How To Fix RSEC431 - No authorization to change or create NetWeaver authorization &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 431

• Message text: No authorization to change or create NetWeaver authorization &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC431 - No authorization to change or create NetWeaver authorization &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSEC431 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change or create NetWeaver authorizations. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's role and authorization management, particularly when dealing with the Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) components.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to perform the action. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to modify or create authorizations in the NetWeaver system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent them from making changes to authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSEC431 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations.
  This will show you which specific authorization objects are lacking.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for changing or creating NetWeaver authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new roles that include the required authorization objects.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  They can help ensure that the user has the appropriate access rights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to this error include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on role and authorization management for best practices in managing user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RSEC431 error.