How To Fix 44140 - Maintenance authorization does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 44 - Dictionary authorization messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Maintenance authorization does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 44140 - Maintenance authorization does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "44140 Maintenance authorization does not exist" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a maintenance task (such as creating, changing, or deleting a record) in a transaction where they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization checks in SAP, which are designed to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to perform specific actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations that are necessary for the specific transaction or action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for maintenance tasks.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the maintenance task may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating