How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT062 - You are not authorized to change user &1

/SRMSMC/CONTACT062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: You are not authorized to change user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT062 - You are not authorized to change user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT062 indicates that a user is attempting to change the details of another user (denoted by &1), but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to make the change does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile.
  Role Restrictions: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for user management or specific actions related to the user in question.
  User Locking: The user being modified may be locked or restricted from changes due to organizational policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you