How To Fix SF564 - No authorization to change the structure

SF564 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 564

• Message text: No authorization to change the structure

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change structures.

System Response

The system does not switch to change mode, but continues to display the
initial screen.

How to fix this error?

You can display the structure. If you want to change the structure, you
will need to obtain the appropriate authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF564 - No authorization to change the structure ?

  The SAP error message SF564 "No authorization to change the structure" typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a structure (such as a table, view, or data structure) in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with SAP HR (Human Resources) structures or other data models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to make changes to the structure. This is often related to authorization objects like S_TABU_CLI (for table maintenance) or S_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to modify the specific structure or data element.
  Transport Request Issues: If the changes are being made in a development environment, there may be issues with transport requests that prevent changes from being saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check