How To Fix /SDF/AUTHUPDATE018 - No authorization to change role assignment in system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/AUTHUPDATE -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization to change role assignment in system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/AUTHUPDATE018 - No authorization to change role assignment in system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/AUTHUPDATE018 No authorization to change role assignment in system &1 typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to role assignments does not have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the specified system (denoted by &1).
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to change role assignments in the target system.
  Role Assignment Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or configurations in place that prevent certain users from modifying role assignments.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that limits access to role management features.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, a security administrator should add the necessary roles or authorizations to the user’s profile.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include authorization objects related to role management (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignment Policies:
  
  Check if there are any organizational policies or configurations that restrict role assignments and ensure compliance with those policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 control role assignments in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization for user management.
  S_USER_PRO: Authorization for profile management.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and role assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.