How To Fix >3278 - No authorization to send

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 278

• Message text: No authorization to send

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3278 - No authorization to send ?

  The SAP error message "3278 No authorization to send" typically occurs when a user attempts to send a document or message (such as an email or a workflow notification) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as sending emails from SAP, sending messages in workflows, or other communication-related functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to send messages or documents. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict sending messages or documents.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This will show you the last authorization check