How To Fix S1461 - No authorization to maintain technical settings

S1461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 461

• Message text: No authorization to maintain technical settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1461 - No authorization to maintain technical settings ?

  The SAP error message S1461, which states "No authorization to maintain technical settings," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify technical settings in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to maintain database tables, data elements, domains, or other technical objects.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The specific authorization object that is usually involved is S_TABU_CLI, which controls access to table maintenance and technical settings.
  
  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 using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for the authorization object S_TABU_CLI and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain technical settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations,