How To Fix SXCO102 - Missing authorization to change data element &1.

SXCO102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXCO - Extension Common: Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Missing authorization to change data element &1.

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SXCO102 - Details

• The SAP error message SXCO102 indicates that a user is attempting to change a data element but lacks the necessary authorization to perform that action. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization management system, which restricts access to certain functions and data based on user roles and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to change the specified data element. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data element.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the data element that prevent changes, even if the user has general permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01