How To Fix 14664 - Information about other clients is not possible; no authorization

14664 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 14 - Task handler messages

• Message number: 664

• Message text: Information about other clients is not possible; no authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 14664 - Information about other clients is not possible; no authorization ?

  The SAP error message "14664 Information about other clients is not possible; no authorization" typically occurs when a user attempts to access data or perform actions in a client other than their own without having the necessary authorizations. In SAP, a "client" refers to a self-contained unit with separate master records and its own set of tables. Each client can have different data and configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access data in the specified client. This is often due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Cross-Client Access Restrictions: SAP has built-in security measures that restrict users from accessing data in other clients unless explicitly allowed.
  Client-Specific Settings: The system may be configured to prevent cross-client access for certain transactions or reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific