How To Fix UMB824 - You are not authorized to save a structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 824

• Message text: You are not authorized to save a structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB824 - You are not authorized to save a structure ?

  The SAP error message UMB824, which states "You are not authorized to save a structure," typically occurs when a user attempts to save a structure (such as a data structure or a table structure) in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) or similar areas without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to create or modify structures in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Restrictions: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: If the structure is being saved in a transportable way, there may be restrictions based on the transport layer settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB824 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are lacking.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the following authorization objects:
  
  S_DIC_ADM: This object controls access to the ABAP Dictionary.
  S_DIC_CTS: This object controls access to transport-related activities.
  
  
  If the user needs to create or modify structures, they may need additional authorizations related to the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to save the structure again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (for creating and modifying structures).
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check and modify user profiles).
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations).
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis (to analyze failed authorization checks).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization objects and their implications.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with the user's job responsibilities and to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMB824 error and successfully save the structure in SAP.