How To Fix UWS_SURVEY_GUI048 - You are not authorized to change survey &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_SURVEY_GUI - Messages Package UWS_SURVEY_GUI

• Message number: 048

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI048 - You are not authorized to change survey &1 ?

  The SAP error message UWS_SURVEY_GUI048 indicates that a user is not authorized to change a specific survey identified by &1. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's survey management functionality, where user permissions are critical for maintaining data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user attempting to modify the survey. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles or authorizations to edit surveys.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to survey management may not include the required permissions for the user.
  Survey Status: The survey may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., published or closed).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include permissions for survey management. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., UWS_SURVEY) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change surveys. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify User Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the correct roles or modify existing roles to include the required permissions. This typically requires access to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Survey Status:
  
  Ensure that the survey is in a status that allows changes. If the survey is published or closed, you may need to change its status to allow modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for survey management in SAP. This may include UWS_SURVEY or other related objects.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on survey management and authorization requirements.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, 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_GUI048.