/IWFND/CM_LTRO005 - You are not authorized to save '&1' '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_LTRO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to save '&1' '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LTRO005 - You are not authorized to save '&1' '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_LTRO005 indicates that a user is not authorized to save a specific entity or object in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of OData services and the SAP Gateway framework, where the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the save operation on the specified entity.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the save operation on the specified entity.
  Missing Roles: The user might not be assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the OData service.
  Service Activation: The OData service might not be properly activated or configured, leading to authorization checks failing.
  Entity Set Restrictions: The entity set being accessed may have specific restrictions or conditions that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This transaction will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the OData service and the specific entity.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the OData service and the entity in question.
  
  
  
  Service Activation:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is activated in the SAP Gateway. You can check this in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE and ensure that the service is listed and active.
  
  
  
  Check Entity Set Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the entity set in the OData service to ensure there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from saving the entity.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to review the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE: OData Service Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to OData services include S_SERVICE, S_USER_AUTH, and others depending on the specific operations being performed.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization for OData services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement the necessary solutions to resolve the error message /IWFND/CM_LTRO005.