How To Fix TA342 - No authorization to maintain roles (S_USER_AGR)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 342

• Message text: No authorization to maintain roles (S_USER_AGR)

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization S_USER_AGR to maintain roles.

System Response

Roles are not copied.

How to fix this error?

Get the required authorizations from your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA342 - No authorization to maintain roles (S_USER_AGR) ?

  The SAP error message TA342 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain roles in the system. Specifically, the authorization object involved is S_USER_AGR, which controls access to user roles and profiles.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform actions related to role maintenance (such as creating, changing, or deleting roles) but lacks the required authorizations. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for S_USER_AGR.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that has the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow role maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TA342 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user who is encountering the error. You can do this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for S_USER_AGR.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review the roles and their associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for S_USER_AGR.
  Ensure that the role includes the following fields for S_USER_AGR:
  
  Activity: Typically, you would need at least the activities 01 (Create), 02 (Change), and 03 (Display).
  Authorization Group: If applicable, ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization groups.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in granting the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the role maintenance functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP is crucial. The S_USER_AGR object is specifically related to user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TA342 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain roles in SAP.