10074 - You are not authorized to change a variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You are not authorized to change a variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10074 - You are not authorized to change a variant ?

  The SAP error message "10074: You are not authorized to change a variant" typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a variant (a saved set of parameters for a report or transaction) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change variants. This is often related to the authorization object S_PROGRAM or S_VARIANT.
  Ownership of the Variant: The variant may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have permission to modify it.
  System Settings: The system may have specific settings that restrict variant changes based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Change Variant Ownership:
  
  If the variant is owned by another user, you may need to either ask the owner to make the changes or request that they transfer ownership to you.
  Alternatively, a user with the appropriate authorizations can copy the variant to your user ID.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access to change roles, you can add the necessary authorization objects to the user’s role. The relevant authorization objects include:
  
  S_PROGRAM: Authorization for program execution.
  S_VARIANT: Authorization for variant management.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary activity (like 02 for change) for the variant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or check authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to variant authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.