How To Fix 9J1UF_TP040 - User & not authorized to write to database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J1UF_TP - Transfer pricing Ukraine

• Message number: 040

• Message text: User & not authorized to write to database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J1UF_TP040 - User & not authorized to write to database ?

  The SAP error message "9J1UF_TP040 User & not authorized to write to database" indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a write operation on the database. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, update, or delete records in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include write access to the relevant database tables.
  Database Locks: The database may be locked for writing due to maintenance or other operations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict write access for certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include write permissions for the relevant database tables.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant actions (e.g., S_TABU_DIS for table access).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that grant write access.
  
  
  
  Database Locks:
  
  Check if there are any database locks that might be preventing write access. You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for any specific configurations that might affect user permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to database operations, such as S_TABU_DIS for table access and S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.