How To Fix S_UNIFIED_CON_API165 - Workbench Error: No Modify Permission for customizing &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_UNIFIED_CON_API - Messages for API for Unified Connectivity

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Workbench Error: No Modify Permission for customizing &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API165 - Workbench Error: No Modify Permission for customizing &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_UNIFIED_CON_API165 indicates that there is a workbench error due to a lack of modify permissions for customizing objects in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a customizing object (like a table, view, or configuration) but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to modify the specific customizing object. This can happen if the user role does not include the necessary permissions for the workbench or customizing activities.
  Transport Request Issues: The customizing object may be locked or not assigned to a transport request, preventing modifications.
  Object Status: The object may be in a status that does not allow modifications (e.g., it might be in a released state).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations using transaction SU53 after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify missing permissions.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific customizing object. This typically includes authorizations for the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE for transaction codes, S_DEVELOP for development objects).
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary permissions, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include modify permissions for the required customizing objects.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that the customizing object is included in a transport request. If not, create a transport request and assign the object to it.
  If the object is locked, check with your transport management team to unlock it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Object Status:
  
  Check the status of the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for development objects). If the object is in a released state, you may need to create a new version or request a change.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the customizing object you are trying to modify, as there may be additional considerations or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  SE80: Object Navigator for development objects.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer for managing transport requests.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_DEVELOP: Authorization for development activities.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.