How To Fix S#492 - No authorization for assignment: User &1 to role &2 in system &3

S#492 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 492

• Message text: No authorization for assignment: User &1 to role &2 in system &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#492 - No authorization for assignment: User &1 to role &2 in system &3 ?

  The SAP error message S#492 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to be assigned to a specific role in a particular system. This error typically arises in the context of user management and role assignments within SAP systems, particularly when using transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) or SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to assign the role does not have the required authorizations to perform this action.
  Role Restrictions: The role being assigned may have restrictions or conditions that prevent the assignment to certain users.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict role assignments based on certain criteria (e.g., user groups, organizational levels).
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary authorizations to manage roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to assign the role has the necessary authorizations. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations