How To Fix CNV_MBT_XAPP_A018 - User is not authorized to read in system &1 for package &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_MBT_XAPP_A - Message classes for all Cross-Application functions

• Message number: 018

• Message text: User is not authorized to read in system &1 for package &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_MBT_XAPP_A018 - User is not authorized to read in system &1 for package &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_MBT_XAPP_A018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read data in a specific system for a given package. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction or program does not have the required authorizations to access the specified system or package.
  Missing Roles: The user might not have been assigned the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions in the system configuration that prevent access to certain packages or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for reading data in the specified system and package.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Package and System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the package in question is correctly configured and that there are no restrictions preventing access to it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the operation again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to data migration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue indicated by the error message CNV_MBT_XAPP_A018.