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Message type: E = Error
Message class: S_LRM_UI - Information Retention Manager - Messages on WD UI
Message number: 027
Message text: You are not authorized to create policies for audit area &1
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S_LRM_UI027
- You are not authorized to create policies for audit area &1 ?The SAP error message S_LRM_UI027, which states "You are not authorized to create policies for audit area &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify audit policies in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations.
Cause:
The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role or profile that is currently being used. The specific audit area indicated by
&1
is where the user is trying to create policies, but their user account does not have the required permissions to perform this action.Solution:
To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
Check User Authorizations:
- Use transaction code
SU53
immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.Review User Roles:
- Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction
SU01
(User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for creating policies in the specified audit area.Modify Roles:
- If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction
PFCG
(Role Maintenance).- Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the audit area, such as
S_LRM_AUDIT
or similar objects that govern policy creation.Consult with Security Team:
- If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in granting the appropriate authorizations.
Testing:
- After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to create the policy again.
Related Information:
Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to audit policy creation. Common objects include:
S_LRM_AUDIT
: Controls access to audit areas and policies.S_USER_AUTH
: Controls user authorizations in general.Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role assignments.
Audit Area: Understand the specific audit area mentioned in the error message, as different areas may have different requirements for policy creation.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully create policies for the specified audit area.
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