How To Fix S1552 - No write authorization for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 552

• Message text: No write authorization for &

What causes this issue?

Program attempted to write the profile back to disk, did not however
have the necessary authorization.

System Response

The profile could not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Normally at the operating system level one can define which users are
allowed to perform what operations on a given file. A typical problem
with the profile initxxx.sap, for example, is that the file belongs to
ora<sid> and cannot be written by <sid>adm.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1552 - No write authorization for & ?

  The SAP error message S1552 "No write authorization for &" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires write access to a specific object or data element, but their user profile does not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to modify the specified object (e.g., a table, a field, or a transaction).
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object that prevent write access, even if the user has general write permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required write permissions for the specific object.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects and activities (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control write access in SAP. Common objects include S_TABU_DIS for table access and S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues or patterns that may need to be addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S1552 error and implement a solution to resolve it.