How To Fix TR051 - You are not authorized to change request/task &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You are not authorized to change request/task &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot edit the request/task &V1&, since it belongs to the user
&V2&.
You can use this transaction to change the requests or tasks of other
users only if your user is authorized to change the request owner.
To change the request owner, you need the project authorization in the
Transport Organizer, S_CTS_PROJEC.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR051 - You are not authorized to change request/task &1 ?

  The SAP error message TR051, which states "You are not authorized to change request/task &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a transport request or task for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to release a transport request or making changes to it.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations to change the specific transport request or task. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it is already released).
  Client-Specific Settings: The user may not have the necessary authorizations in the specific client where the transport request is located.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for transport management, such as S_TRANSPRT (Transport Organizer) and S_TCODE (Transaction Code).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or basis consultant should update the user's roles to include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Request Status:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is in a modifiable state. If it is already released, the user will not be able to make changes unless they have specific authorizations to revert the status.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Authorizations:
  
  Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations in the specific client where the transport request is located. Sometimes, authorizations can be client-specific.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the transport management system (TMS) documentation for more details on required authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 and SE10: Used for managing transport requests.
  SU01: Used for user maintenance to check and modify user roles.
  SU53: Used to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works and the roles involved can help in troubleshooting transport-related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to transport authorizations or the TR051 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TR051 error and gain the necessary access to modify the transport request or task.