How To Fix SP01R015 - No authorization to change attributes - only display possible

SP01R015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SP01R - SP01 Error Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authorization to change attributes - only display possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SP01R015 - No authorization to change attributes - only display possible ?

  The SAP error message SP01R015 indicates that a user is attempting to change attributes of a spool request but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This typically occurs in the context of managing spool requests in the SAP system, particularly when using transaction codes like SP01 (Spool Request Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user role or profile that is currently logged in. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to modify the attributes of the spool request, which may include changing the status, deleting, or modifying the output device.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show you which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights,