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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 why.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a system administrator or someone with the appropriate authority should assign the required roles that include permissions for user management (e.g., roles with authorization objects like S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust your authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Policies:
  
  Ensure that the assignment of profiles is in line with your organization’s policies. Sometimes, there may be specific guidelines on who can assign profiles to whom.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the changes by attempting to assign profiles again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control user management, such as:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_USER_PRO: User profile management
  S_USER_AGR: User role assignment
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  
  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 resolve the S#457 error and successfully assign profiles to users in your SAP system.