How To Fix SLIC204 - Only the administator is authorized to execute this action

SLIC204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLIC - saplicense Messages

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Only the administator is authorized to execute this action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLIC204 - Only the administator is authorized to execute this action ?

  The SAP error message SLIC204: Only the administrator is authorized to execute this action typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action does not have the necessary authorization or permissions to execute that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to perform the action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  System Configuration: Certain actions may be restricted to only administrators or users with specific roles due to security policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for