How To Fix SKWF_AUTH006 - No authorization to change authorization data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_AUTH - Authorization Check Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No authorization to change authorization data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_AUTH006 - No authorization to change authorization data ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_AUTH006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change authorization data. This typically occurs when a user attempts to modify roles, profiles, or other authorization-related settings in the SAP system without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary authorization objects that allow them to perform changes to authorization data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role does not include the required authorization objects for changing authorization data.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant the necessary permissions.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent them from making changes to authorization data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SKWF_AUTH006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for changing authorization data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the roles. The relevant authorization objects for changing authorization data typically include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Master Maintenance)
  S_USER_PRO (User Profile Maintenance)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions within these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This should be done by a user with the appropriate administrative rights.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles and authorizations, and PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: You can use transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see which specific authorizations are missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SKWF_AUTH006 error message.