How To Fix S_ARC_LCM_MES057 - You are not authorized to change a case

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ARC_LCM_MES - Message Class for Legal Case Management (Subcomponent)

• Message number: 057

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a case

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ARC_LCM_MES057 - You are not authorized to change a case ?

  The SAP error message S_ARC_LCM_MES057 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a case in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Archiving and Data Management functionalities, particularly when dealing with case management or document management systems.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to perform changes on the specific case.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Case Status: The case may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., closed or archived).
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict changes to certain cases based on business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to change cases.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for case management.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_ARC_LCM or any other related objects that govern case management.
  
  
  
  Check Case Status:
  
  Verify the status of the case. If the case is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or consult with a supervisor or administrator to determine the appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines related to case management and authorizations to ensure compliance with business processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and case status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to case management in SAP, such as S_ARC_LCM.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.