How To Fix S#272 - No authorization to enter or remove profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: No authorization to enter or remove profile &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#272 - No authorization to enter or remove profile & ?

  The SAP error message "S#272 No authorization to enter or remove profile &" indicates that a user is attempting to modify user profiles (such as adding or removing profiles) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed for security reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects to modify user profiles. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user.
  Profile Management Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent certain users from modifying profiles, even if they have some level of access.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for profile management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to profile management include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_USER_PRO (User Profile)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. They can review and adjust the user's roles as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. SAP uses a role-based access control model where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message S#272.