How To Fix SAML2_CONFIG_UI029 - You are not authorized to activate/deactivate entities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2_CONFIG_UI - SAML2 Configuration Interface Messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: You are not authorized to activate/deactivate entities

What causes this issue?

To activate or deactivate entities or affiliations, you need the
authorization S_RZL_ADM with the activity 07 (activate).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2_CONFIG_UI029 - You are not authorized to activate/deactivate entities ?

  The SAP error message SAML2_CONFIG_UI029 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to activate or deactivate entities in the SAML 2.0 configuration. This typically occurs when trying to manage SAML configurations in the SAP system, such as enabling or disabling service providers or identity providers.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role. The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required permissions to modify SAML configurations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you which specific authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for SAML configuration. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_SAML - This object controls access to SAML configuration activities.
  S_USER_AUTH - This object may also be relevant depending on the specific actions being performed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or system administrator. They can help ensure that the user has the correct access rights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to activate or deactivate the entities again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language): A standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between parties, particularly between an identity provider and a service provider.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAML2_CONFIG_UI029 error and successfully manage SAML configurations in your SAP system.