How To Fix S#420 - No authorization to create role &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: No authorization to create role &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#420 - No authorization to create role & ?

  The SAP error message S#420 "No authorization to create role" typically indicates that the user attempting to create a role in the SAP system does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This is a common issue in environments where role-based access control is implemented to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions for their tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations in their user profile to create or modify roles.
  Role Management Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent certain users from creating roles, often for security reasons.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, S_USER_AGR) may not be assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user needs to create roles, they should be assigned a role that includes the necessary authorizations for role management.
  Common roles that may include these authorizations are SAP_ALL (not recommended for production environments) or specific roles designed for role management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the authority to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to request the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction PFCG:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, navigate to transaction PFCG to create or modify roles. Ensure that you have the correct authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Audit and Compliance:
  
  Ensure that the role creation process complies with your organization’s security policies. It may be necessary to document the request for role creation and obtain approvals.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control role creation and management, such as:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user administration.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for profile management.
  S_USER_AGR: Authorization for role management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training on SAP security and role management if you frequently encounter authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S#420 error and successfully create roles in your SAP environment.