How To Fix RX061 - You do not have authorization for changing the Enterprise InfoCatalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RX - BW: InfoCatalog

• Message number: 061

• Message text: You do not have authorization for changing the Enterprise InfoCatalog

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change the enterprise InfoCatalog.

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 inform your system administrator in order to arrange
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RX061 - You do not have authorization for changing the Enterprise InfoCatalog ?

  The SAP error message RX061, which states "You do not have authorization for changing the Enterprise InfoCatalog," typically indicates that the user attempting to make changes to the Enterprise InfoCatalog does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to modify the Enterprise InfoCatalog.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include permissions for the InfoCatalog.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent changes to certain objects or areas within SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user's roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for the Enterprise InfoCatalog.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If you have access, you can modify the authorization profiles to include the necessary authorization objects related to the Enterprise InfoCatalog. This typically involves adding the relevant authorization objects (like S_TABU_DIS for table access or S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations) to the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes have been made, ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, have them attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the Enterprise InfoCatalog. Common objects include:
  
  S_TABU_DIS: Table access authorization
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization management
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance (for role creation and modification)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the RX061 error message.