How To Fix SIW021 - You are not authorized to modify objects

SIW021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to modify objects

What causes this issue?

You have tried to modify ABAP Workbench objects. However, you do not
have the required authorization.

System Response

The system does not make the modification.

How to fix this error?

You need development authorization in the relevant system (depending on
the landscape settings made in Customizing, the system could be a remote
system). Contact your user system administrator (and supply an <DS>
<DS:TRAN.SU53> SU53 </></>extract).

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign an authorization profile that includes the necessary
authorization for S_DEVELOP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW021 - You are not authorized to modify objects ?

  The SAP error message SIW021, which states "You are not authorized to modify objects," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a modification on a specific object within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to change configuration settings, modify reports, or update data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to modify the object in question.
  Object Locking: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: If the object is part of a transport request, there may be restrictions on who can modify it.
  System Configuration: Certain system settings may restrict modifications based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that