How To Fix SV759 - You are not authorized to maintain this field value.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 759

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain this field value.

What causes this issue?

The key value which you have entered is not in the the value range for
which you are authorized.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Use the possible entries help for your inputs or ask your System
administrator for authorization for your values.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization for table keys is in the authorization object
S_TABU_DIS.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV759 - You are not authorized to maintain this field value. ?

  The SAP error message SV759, which states "You are not authorized to maintain this field value," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to modify a specific field in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to change data in a transaction, maintain master data, or update configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific field or transaction.
  Field Status Group: The field may be set to "Display" only in the field status group configuration, preventing any changes.
  Custom Authorization Objects: There may be custom authorization checks implemented in the system that restrict access to certain fields based on user roles.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Role/Authorization:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator can modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the specific field.
  
  
  
  Field Status Configuration:
  
  If the field is controlled by a field status group, check the configuration in transaction OBY6 (for financial fields) or similar transactions for other modules to ensure that the field is set to "Optional" or "Required" as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with the SAP security team or basis team to investigate any custom authorization objects or additional restrictions that may be in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OBY6: Field Status Group Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for authorization concepts and field status groups to better understand how they work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SV759 error and implement a solution to resolve it.