How To Fix C$357 - No authorization for phrase group &1, phrase library &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 357

• Message text: No authorization for phrase group &1, phrase library &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$357 - No authorization for phrase group &1, phrase library &2 ?

  The SAP error message C$357 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific phrase group and phrase library. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's text management system, where phrases and libraries are used for various applications, including documentation and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to access the phrase group or library does not have the required authorization in their user profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The phrase group or library may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the required phrase groups and libraries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or add the necessary authorizations to their existing roles.
  The relevant authorization objects for phrase management typically include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and S_PHRASE (for phrase management).
  
  
  
  Verify Phrase Group and Library:
  
  Ensure that the phrase group and library specified in the error message actually exist in the system.
  Check the configuration of the phrase library using transaction SE75 (Phrase Management) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to phrase management, such as S_PHRASE, which controls access to phrase libraries and groups.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on text management and phrase management for a better understanding of how these components work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$357 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required phrase group and library.