How To Fix /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG201 - No change authorization (see SU53)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No change authorization (see SU53)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG201 - No change authorization (see SU53) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG201 No change authorization (see SU53) indicates that a user is attempting to make changes to configuration settings in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This error is typically related to authorization issues in the context of SAP's condition management or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform the action they are trying to execute. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or configuration they are trying to access.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the action may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SU53: The first step is to check the SU53 transaction. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check that failed. It will show which authorization object was missing and why the user was denied access.
  
  After encountering the error, immediately run transaction SU53 to see the authorization check results.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles: If the SU53 report indicates a missing authorization object, review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  Use transaction PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user and see if the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the configuration or transaction you are trying to access. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and specific objects related to condition management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to understand how roles and authorizations are structured in your organization.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message.