How To Fix RX055 - You do not have authorization to change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change objects.

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?

Please contact your system administrator to obtain the required
authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX055 - You do not have authorization to change ?

  The SAP error message RX055, which states "You do not have authorization to change," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify data or settings in the SAP system but lacks the necessary permissions to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to change configuration settings, master data, or transactional data.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specific object or transaction.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects associated with the transaction may have restrictions that prevent the user from making changes.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Client-Specific Settings: The user may have the necessary authorizations in one client but not in another, especially in systems with multiple clients.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that grant the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify the specific missing permissions.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to the transaction or object being accessed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that might be relevant include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module or transaction being accessed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.