How To Fix 00394 - No authorization for locking/unlocking session &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 394

• Message text: No authorization for locking/unlocking session &

What causes this issue?

Authorization check

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the authorization profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00394 - No authorization for locking/unlocking session & ?

  The SAP error message "00394 No authorization for locking/unlocking session" typically indicates that a user is attempting to lock or unlock a session in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user tries to manage sessions in transaction codes like SM04 or SM12.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to lock or unlock sessions. This is often due to missing roles or profiles assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for session management.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict certain users from performing session management tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to session management, such as S_USER_AUTH or S_USER_PRO (depending on your system configuration).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects for session management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control session management. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  S_USER_PRO: User profile management
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM04: User sessions overview
  SM12: Lock entries management
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.