How To Fix /UI5/DTA033 - You are not authorized to create, update, or delete custom adaptations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/DTA -

• Message number: 033

• Message text: You are not authorized to create, update, or delete custom adaptations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/DTA033 - You are not authorized to create, update, or delete custom adaptations ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/DTA033 indicates that a user is not authorized to create, update, or delete custom adaptations in the SAP Fiori environment. This typically relates to the authorization settings in the SAP system, particularly concerning the use of the SAP Fiori UI and the adaptation tools.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform adaptation tasks.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user do not include the necessary permissions for the adaptation features.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict certain users from making adaptations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for adaptation.
  The relevant authorization objects typically include:
  
  S_UI2 (for UI adaptation)
  S_USER_AUTH (for user authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles have the necessary activities (like create, update, delete) for the adaptation tools.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you may need to either modify existing roles or create new roles that include the necessary permissions.
  After making changes, ensure to perform a user buffer refresh (using transaction SU01 and then clicking on "User Buffer" -> "Refresh") or log out and log back in.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test again to see if the error persists. If it does, repeat the authorization check process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Fiori and UI adaptation to understand the required roles and authorizations better.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the /UI5/DTA033 error message.