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,