How To Fix SR231 - No authorization to edit access control for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No authorization to edit access control for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR231 - No authorization to edit access control for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message SR231 "No authorization to edit access control for &1 &2" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to modify access control settings for a specific object or entity in the SAP system. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent the specific object type and object name, respectively.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to edit access control does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings on the object that prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to access control editing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access control editing again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to editing access controls. Common objects include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and others depending on the specific context.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.