How To Fix SR251 - No authorization to change table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No authorization to change table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR251 - No authorization to change table ?

  The SAP error message SR251, which states "No authorization to change table," typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action that requires specific authorizations on a particular table or set of tables in the SAP system. This error is often encountered when users try to modify data in tables or execute transactions that involve changing data without having the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform the action on the specified table.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or table.
  Table Locking: The table may be locked for changes due to other processes or transactions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should review and modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the table in question. Common authorization objects include S_TABU_DIS (Table Maintenance) and S_DATA (Data Access).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with common authorization objects that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to authorization issues or the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SR251 error and implement a solution to resolve it.