How To Fix /SOMO/MAMSG016 - Missing authorization to change data in &1

/SOMO/MAMSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SOMO/MAMSG -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Missing authorization to change data in &1

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/SOMO/MAMSG016 - Details

• The SAP error message /SOMO/MAMSG016 Missing authorization to change data in &1 typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires specific authorization, but they do not have the necessary permissions to change data in the specified object or table (represented by &1).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that allows them to change data in the specified area.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain objects or data that prevent changes, even if the user has general permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need