How To Fix S_UCON_LM004 - No authorization to change the customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UCON_LM - Messages for Unified Connectivity LM process

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to change the customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UCON_LM004 - No authorization to change the customizing ?

  The SAP error message S_UCON_LM004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the customizing settings in the SAP system. This is a common issue that can arise when users attempt to modify configuration settings without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to make changes to customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization objects related to customizing.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Transport Management: If the user is trying to make changes in a system that is part of a transport landscape, they may need additional permissions related to transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S_UCON_LM004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for customizing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to customizing include:
  
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_CUS_CRM: Customizing authorization for CRM.
  S_CUS_IMP: Customizing authorization for implementation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify transport requests.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_UCON_LM004 error and allow the user to make the necessary changes to the customizing settings.