How To Fix SIT2_DESIGN_TIME034 - You aren't authorized to change the status of situation types.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIT2_DESIGN_TIME - Situation Handling Design Time Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You aren't authorized to change the status of situation types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIT2_DESIGN_TIME034 - You aren't authorized to change the status of situation types. ?

  The SAP error message SIT2_DESIGN_TIME034 indicates that a user is attempting to change the status of situation types but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Situation Handling framework, which is used to manage and respond to various business situations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of situation types, which could include creating, modifying, or deleting situation types.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for situation handling.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  S_SIT_TYPE (Authorization for Situation Types)
  S_SIT_AUTH (Authorization for Situation Handling)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the required authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to change the status of the situation types again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Situation Handling to understand the authorization requirements and best practices.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to situation handling and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully change the status of situation types in SAP.