How To Fix UM053 - You have no authorization to display or change the menu

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UM - User menu maintenance

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You have no authorization to display or change the menu

What causes this issue?

Another user created the menu and did not release it for displaying or
changing.

System Response

It is therefore not possible to switch to the menu specified.

How to fix this error?

Use F4 to display the menus which you have a right to display or
change.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UM053 - You have no authorization to display or change the menu ?

  The SAP error message UM053, which states "You have no authorization to display or change the menu," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified menu or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a specific transaction code or when attempting to view or change a menu structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or menu.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not have been updated to reflect the necessary authorizations.
  Menu Restrictions: The menu may be restricted based on organizational units or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile and the roles assigned.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, etc.) are included in the user’s roles. These objects control access to transactions and menus.
  Transport Requests: If changes were made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are properly transported to the relevant systems (e.g., from development to production).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization requirements related to the menu or transaction in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to menus and transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  Security Team: If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team for assistance in resolving authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UM053 error message in SAP.