How To Fix RSSBR252 - You are not authorized to change authorization objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSBR - Reporting Authorizations in the BusinessInformationWarehouse

• Message number: 252

• Message text: You are not authorized to change authorization objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSBR252 - You are not authorized to change authorization objects ?

  The SAP error message RSSBR252, which states "You are not authorized to change authorization objects," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify authorization objects or roles without having the necessary permissions. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, or delete authorization objects or roles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to perform the action on the authorization objects. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Restrictions: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to modify authorization objects.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow changes to authorization objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for changing authorization objects. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles.
  Using transaction code PFCG to review the roles and their associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to:
  
  Add the required authorization objects to the user's role.
  Create a new role with the necessary permissions and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object S_USER_AUTH: Ensure that the user has the authorization for the authorization object S_USER_AUTH, which controls access to user authorizations.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to roles and authorization management, such as S_USER_AGR, S_USER_AUTH, and S_USER_PRO.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role assignment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSSBR252 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change authorization objects.