How To Fix UWS_SURVEY_GUI046 - You are not authorized to assign questionnaires &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_SURVEY_GUI - Messages Package UWS_SURVEY_GUI

• Message number: 046

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI046 - You are not authorized to assign questionnaires &1 ?

  The SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI046 indicates that a user is not authorized to assign questionnaires in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Survey Management or similar modules where users need specific permissions to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user attempting to assign questionnaires. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that include permissions for questionnaire assignment.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to survey management may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not belong to the correct user group that has the required permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for questionnaire assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific permissions are missing.
  Common authorization objects related to surveys might include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, or specific objects related to the survey module.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  This may require the assistance of a security administrator or someone with the necessary permissions to change user roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects and roles required for survey management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to survey management and questionnaire assignments.
  
  
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is part of the correct user groups that have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI046.