How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING048 - No authorization to maintain user exits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No authorization to maintain user exits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING048 - No authorization to maintain user exits ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING048 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain user exits in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify user exits without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. User exits are part of the SAP enhancement framework, and maintaining them requires specific authorizations that are not granted to the user.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error 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 the required authorizations for maintaining user exits.
  
  
  
  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. The relevant authorization objects for user exits typically include:
  
  S_CTS_ADMI (Change Transport System)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Codes)
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary transactions and activities related to user exits.
  
  
  
  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 help you assess and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Exits: User exits are predefined points in the SAP standard code where you can add your own custom code without modifying the original SAP code. They are part of the enhancement framework.
  Authorization Management: SAP uses a role-based access control system, where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Proper management of these roles is crucial for maintaining security and functionality within the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator) for development, SE37 (Function Module) for user exits, and SU01 for user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING048.