00174 - No authorization to open the X.25 connection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: No authorization to open the X.25 connection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00174 - No authorization to open the X.25 connection ?

  The SAP error message "00174 No authorization to open the X.25 connection" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to establish an X.25 connection, which is a type of packet-switched network protocol used for communication.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user account attempting to establish the X.25 connection lacks the required authorizations in the SAP system.
  Configuration Problems: The X.25 connection may not be properly configured in the SAP system or the network settings.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions for X.25 connections.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the X.25 connection. This may involve adding the user to a specific role or profile that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Role and Profile Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for network connections.
  If needed, modify the roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check X.25 Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the X.25 connection in the SAP system. This may involve checking the network settings and ensuring that the connection parameters are correctly set.
  Consult with your network administrator to ensure that the X.25 network is operational and that the SAP system is correctly configured to use it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the required authorizations for X.25 connections.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to network connections in SAP include S_TCODE (Transaction Code) and S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Network Configuration: Understanding the network setup and how X.25 connections are established in your environment can be crucial for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the X.25 connection in SAP.