How To Fix TK025 - Maintenance only allowed by user & or authorized user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Maintenance only allowed by user & or authorized user

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is the owner of the request or task.
Only this user or an appropriately authorized administrator may change
the object directory entries of the objects.

System Response

The system switches to display mode.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to change the object directory entries of the objects,
contact the request/task owner.
You can use the function <LS>Change owner...</> in the request overview
to change the owner for the relevant request.
You can then change the object directory entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK025 - Maintenance only allowed by user & or authorized user ?

  The SAP error message TK025 ("Maintenance only allowed by user & or authorized user") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform maintenance tasks on a particular object (like a material, vendor, or customer) but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a security feature in SAP to ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes to sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the maintenance task.
  User Lock: The user may be locked or not assigned the necessary roles in the SAP system.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The object being accessed may have specific restrictions that limit who can perform maintenance on it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User 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.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the maintenance task.
  
  
  
  User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive. Check the user status in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Object-Specific Settings:
  
  If the object has specific settings (like a material or vendor), check if there are any additional restrictions or settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for any specific configurations that might be affecting the user's ability to perform maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the maintenance tasks you are trying to perform (e.g., M_MATE_WRK for material master maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.