How To Fix S#457 - You are not authorized to assign profiles to users

S#457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 457

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign profiles to users

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#457 - You are not authorized to assign profiles to users ?

  The SAP error message S#457, which states "You are not authorized to assign profiles to users," typically occurs when a user attempts to assign roles or profiles to other users without having the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly controlled for security reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to assign profiles does not have the required authorization objects in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or specific authorizations related to user management.
  Role Restrictions: The user may not be assigned to a role that includes the necessary permissions to manage user profiles.
  Profile Assignment Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions in place that prevent certain users from assigning profiles to others, based on organizational policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and