How To Fix ST605 - You do not have administrator authorization

ST605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 605

• Message text: You do not have administrator authorization

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

ST605 - Details

• The SAP error message ST605, which states "You do not have administrator authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to access certain administrative functions or transactions in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations. This error is common in transactions related to system monitoring, configuration, or administration tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles that contain the necessary authorizations may not be assigned to the user profile.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may be missing necessary authorizations due to changes in the system or role definitions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects related to the transaction may not be satisfied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user by navigating to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include administrative authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction