How To Fix SECURITY_POLICY014 - You are not authorized to change security policy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECURITY_POLICY - Error Messages: Configuration of Security Policies

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You are not authorized to change security policy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY014 - You are not authorized to change security policy &1 ?

  The SAP error message SECURITY_POLICY014 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a specific security policy in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to modify security settings or policies for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects to change the security policy.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that grant access to modify security policies.
  Policy Locking: The security policy might be locked or restricted to certain user groups or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign them to a role that includes the required permissions. This can be done by a security administrator.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to security policy management, such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, or any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Administrator:
  
  If you are not the security administrator, contact them to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Policy Review:
  
  Check if the security policy is restricted to certain user groups. If so, you may need to request access from the policy owner or administrator.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the security policies and the authorization process to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to security policies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to security policies and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System (to analyze user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SECURITY_POLICY014 error and gain the necessary access to change the security policy.