How To Fix CLB2038 - User &1 is not authorized to read Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLB2 - SAIL: Common messages

• Message number: 038

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to read Customizing

What causes this issue?

User &V1& does not exist in the system, or is not authorized to read the
Customizing for collaboration with external service providers.

System Response

No Customizing data is returned.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Run transaction SU01, and check if user &V1& exists in the system.
Assign the following authorization object to the respective user by
using an appropriate authorization profile and role
S_TABU_DIS with authorization fields
<LS>ACTVT Activity = 03 (Display) </>
<LS>DICBERCLS</> <LS>Authorization Group = CLB2 (Collaboration)</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLB2038 - User &1 is not authorized to read Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CLB2038 indicates that a user is not authorized to read Customizing settings. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access certain configuration settings or customizing objects in the SAP system without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user trying to access the customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access the customizing settings.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CLB2038 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for customizing access typically include:
  
  S_TCODE: Authorization for transaction codes.
  S_CUS_AUTH: Authorization for customizing activities.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, you may need to assign additional roles that include the necessary authorizations for customizing access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and update the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more details on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels for their job functions while maintaining security compliance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CLB2038 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the customizing settings in SAP.