How To Fix /SDF/WS_MON001 - No authorization to change settings.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/WS_MON -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No authorization to change settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/WS_MON001 - No authorization to change settings. ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/WS_MON001 No authorization to change settings typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify certain settings within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP S/4HANA Cloud or SAP Fiori applications.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to change specific settings in the system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or configuration they are trying to access.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent changes to certain settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management area in SAP (transaction code SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action the user is trying to perform. This can be done by consulting with a security administrator or using transaction SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made to roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to configuration changes may include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and others depending on the specific settings being modified.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they frequently encounter this issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or a technical consultant for further assistance.