How To Fix SFW004 - No authorization for changing or displaying switches

SFW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SFW - Messages for Switch Framework

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization for changing or displaying switches

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SFW004 - No authorization for changing or displaying switches ?

  The SAP error message SFW004 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change or display switches in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access the Switch Framework (SFW) to manage business function sets or switches but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user needs the appropriate authorization objects to perform actions related to the Switch Framework.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SFW004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for roles that include the necessary authorizations for managing switches.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  The authorization object that typically needs to be checked is S_SFW_AUTH. This object controls access to the Switch Framework.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations