How To Fix TK642 - User & is not authorized to change the client assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 642

• Message text: User & is not authorized to change the client assignment

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is not authorized to change the client assignment of requests
or tasks of this type.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Only users with the standard authorization S_CTS_TR_ALL can change the
client assignment of requests.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK642 - User & is not authorized to change the client assignment ?

  The SAP error message TK642 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the client assignment for a particular object or user. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions that require specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to change client assignments. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Client-Specific Settings: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent certain users from making changes to client assignments.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that allow for client assignment changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team