How To Fix UM051 - You are not the owner of menu &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UM - User menu maintenance

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You are not the owner of menu &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to switch to a user menu that you did not create.

System Response

This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Only maintain your own user menus.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UM051 - You are not the owner of menu & ?

  The SAP error message UM051 ("You are not the owner of menu &") typically occurs when a user attempts to access a menu or transaction that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This error is related to the authorization concept in SAP, which restricts access to certain functionalities based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified menu or transaction.
  Menu Ownership: The menu or transaction is owned by another user or role, and the current user does not have the necessary permissions to access it.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the menu in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Menu Ownership: If you have access, check the ownership of the menu. This can be done in transaction SE43 or SE80, where you can see the menu structure and its owners.
  Request Additional Authorizations: If the user needs access to the menu, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles to request the necessary authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Ensure that the user has the necessary transaction codes assigned in their roles that correspond to the menu items they are trying to access.
  Authorization Objects: Check if the relevant authorization objects are included in the user’s roles. This can be done using transaction SU53 after the error occurs, which shows the last authorization check and can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU01: User maintenance, where you can view and edit user roles.
  Transaction SU53: Displays the last authorization check, which can help diagnose authorization issues.
  Transaction PFCG: Role maintenance, where you can create or modify roles and assign authorization objects.
  Transaction SE80: Object Navigator, where you can view and manage various SAP objects, including menus.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.