How To Fix S#718 - You are not authorized to add or remove RFC functions

S#718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: You are not authorized to add or remove RFC functions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#718 - You are not authorized to add or remove RFC functions ?

  The SAP error message S#718, which states "You are not authorized to add or remove RFC functions," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify Remote Function Call (RFC) functions in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to perform the action. In SAP, certain actions, especially those related to system configuration and modifications, require specific roles and authorizations. The RFC functions are critical for communication between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems, and thus, modifying them is restricted to authorized personnel.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user