How To Fix BC038 - The authorization names in language & are not complete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The authorization names in language & are not complete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC038 - The authorization names in language & are not complete ?

  The SAP error message BC038 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization names in a specific language not being complete. This typically occurs when the authorization objects or roles have not been fully translated or defined in the specified language.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Translations: The authorization names or descriptions for certain roles or authorization objects have not been translated into the specified language.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may be trying to access a role or authorization object that has not been fully defined in the system for the language in question.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the available translations for the authorization objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Translations: 
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile for the language settings.
  Use transaction code SU02 (Maintain Authorization Objects) to check if the authorization objects have complete translations in the specified language.
  If translations are missing, you may need to add them using transaction SE63 (Translation: Initial Screen) to translate the authorization objects or roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Use transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that all roles have complete translations.
  If necessary, regenerate the profiles to ensure that all changes are applied.
  
  
  
  System Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the system language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction RZ10 (Profile Maintenance) to see if the language settings are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization management and translations for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking translations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU02: Maintain Authorization Objects
  PFCG: Profile Generator
  SE63: Translation: Initial Screen
  RZ10: Profile Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding how authorization objects work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to access and permissions.
  
  
  Language Settings: Familiarize yourself with how language settings affect user profiles and system behavior in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BC038 error and ensure that authorization names are complete in the specified language.