How To Fix S#249 - No authorization to insert user &1 in profile &2. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: No authorization to insert user &1 in profile &2. See long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#249 - No authorization to insert user &1 in profile &2. See long text ?

  The SAP error message S#249 indicates that a user is attempting to insert another user into a profile but lacks the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of user administration and authorization management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user executing the action does not have the required authorizations to modify user profiles. This can happen due to:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to them to perform user management tasks.
  Profile Restrictions: The profile being modified may have restrictions that prevent certain users from being added or modified.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO) that govern user management activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles and authorizations assigned to the user who is trying to perform the action. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to modify user profiles.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign them the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for user management. Common roles include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for full access, but use with caution)
  Specific roles related to user administration (e.g., SAP_USER_ADMIN)
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Profile Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the profile being modified to ensure there are no restrictions that would prevent the addition of users.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SU01:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can use transaction SU01 to manage user accounts and profiles directly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control user management, such as:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user management.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for profile management.
  
  
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific details about the authorization requirements. You can view this by clicking on the message in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.