How To Fix XMS_ADM136 - You do not have administrator authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 136

• Message text: You do not have administrator authorization

What causes this issue?

You attempted to start report &V1&. However, you do not have the
necessary authorization.

System Response

No authorization.

How to fix this error?

Get authorization for this report, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM136 - You do not have administrator authorization ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM136 indicates that the user does not have the necessary administrator authorization to perform a specific action within the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios where administrative privileges are required, such as managing system settings, user roles, or other critical configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user account attempting to perform the action lacks the required authorization roles or permissions.
  Role Assignment Issues: The necessary roles may not be assigned to the user profile, or the roles may not be properly configured.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user account. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the appropriate roles that include administrative privileges.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, an administrator with sufficient privileges should assign the required roles. Common roles that may include administrative rights are SAP_ALL (full access) or specific roles related to system administration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the authorization objects associated with the roles. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs. This transaction provides insights into which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust your authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new roles and authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance - to check and modify user roles.
  SU53: Display Authorization Check - to analyze authorization issues.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance - to create or modify roles and their associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management and role assignments.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels based on their job functions, and to maintain security compliance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.