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

S_AUT031 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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