How To Fix S_AUT031 - Missing authorization (Not possible to maintain transaction references)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Missing authorization (Not possible to maintain transaction references)

What causes this issue?

You cannot make any assignments of tables or change document objects to
transactions in transaction S_AUT01 at the moment. You do not have the
corresponding authorization (authorization object S_TABU_DIS).

System Response

The table is currently locked by the system.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to obtain the necessary authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT031 - Missing authorization (Not possible to maintain transaction references) ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT031 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorizations to maintain transaction references in the system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, it may relate to the following:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user lacks the required authorization objects that govern access to transaction references.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user's profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S_AUT031 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining transaction references.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the transaction. This can be done by checking the documentation or consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects related to transaction maintenance include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and others specific to the transaction being accessed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_AUT031 error and allow the user to maintain transaction references successfully.