How To Fix RX059 - You do not have the authorization for changing a user assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 059

• Message text: You do not have the authorization for changing a user assignment

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change user assignments.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX059 - You do not have the authorization for changing a user assignment ?

  The SAP error message RX059, which states "You do not have the authorization for changing a user assignment," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify user assignments (such as roles or profiles) in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to change user assignments.
  Role Restrictions: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to modify user assignments.
  Profile Issues: The user may not have the correct profiles that allow for user management tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for user management.
  Authorization Objects: The key authorization objects related to user management include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user master records.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for user profiles.
  S_USER_AGR: Authorization for user assignments to roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations in these objects.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to check or modify roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can review the user's authorizations and make adjustments as needed.
  Use Transaction SU01: If you have the necessary permissions, you can use transaction SU01 to check and modify user assignments. Ensure you are logged in with a user that has the appropriate authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check the audit logs for any additional information regarding the authorization failure. This can provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific notes addressing this issue.
  Authorization Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization management concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, to better understand how to manage user permissions effectively.
  Training: Consider training or resources on SAP security and authorization management if you frequently encounter authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RX059 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.