How To Fix /SAPCND/GENERATOR070 - You are not authorized to convert Customizing tables.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GENERATOR -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: You are not authorized to convert Customizing tables.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR070 - You are not authorized to convert Customizing tables. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR070 indicates that a user is not authorized to convert customizing tables. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions related to customizing tables (like generating or modifying them) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This can happen if the user role does not include permissions for customizing activities.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the specific customizing tables or transactions.
  Transport Management: If the user is trying to transport customizing changes, they may not have the necessary authorizations for transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects, such as:
  
  S_TABU_CLI (for customizing tables)
  S_TCODE (for transaction codes related to customizing)
  S_CUS_AUTH (for customizing authorization)
  
  
  If the user needs to perform specific actions, ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in their roles.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user is part of a specific role that should have access, check if the role is correctly configured. You may need to adjust the role in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more details on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /SAPCND/GENERATOR070 error message.