How To Fix C0638 - You do not have the authorization to create messages in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 638

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to create messages in plant &

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to create process messages in plant
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INCLUDE 'NA_FU_NO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_BER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the user authorizations in Customizing for <LS>Process Management
</>. The user requires authorization for:
Transaction: ,,<LS>CO57</> Create Message
Authorization object:,,<LS>C_MESS_WRK</> Process Message - Plant

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0638 - You do not have the authorization to create messages in plant & ?

  The SAP error message C0638 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create messages in a specific plant. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules, where users need specific authorizations to perform certain actions related to maintenance notifications or service orders.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for creating messages in the specified plant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general permissions but lacks specific permissions for the plant in question.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to message creation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the relevant transaction codes (e.g., IW21 for creating notifications).
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for creating messages in a plant typically include:
  
  I_MAINT (Maintenance Notification)
  I_MAINT_PLANT (Plant-specific authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the plant in question so they can assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  IW21: Create Notification (for PM)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific authorization requirements related to your business processes.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the C0638 error message in SAP.