How To Fix UWS_SURVEY_GUI043 - You are not authorized to change questionnaires &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_SURVEY_GUI - Messages Package UWS_SURVEY_GUI

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You are not authorized to change questionnaires &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI043 - You are not authorized to change questionnaires &1 ?

  The SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI043 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a specific questionnaire in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Survey Management or similar modules where questionnaires are managed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user attempting to modify the questionnaire. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that grant permission to edit or change questionnaires.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the survey management module may not be properly configured for the user.
  Questionnaire Status: The questionnaire may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., published or locked).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the survey management functions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., S_Survey, S_Survey_Change) to ensure that the user has the required permissions to change questionnaires.
  You can use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Change Questionnaire Status:
  
  If the questionnaire is in a status that does not allow changes, consider changing its status to allow editing. This may require administrative privileges.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to Survey Management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI043.