How To Fix COM_TEXT218 - You are not authorized to create a text template with visibility &1

COM_TEXT218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT - Messages: Texts

• Message number: 218

• Message text: You are not authorized to create a text template with visibility &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT218 - You are not authorized to create a text template with visibility &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT218 indicates that a user is attempting to create a text template but does not have the necessary authorization for the specified visibility level. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's text management functionality, where different visibility levels (such as public, private, or restricted) determine who can view or use the text templates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to create text templates with the specified visibility level.
  Visibility Level Restrictions: The visibility level specified in the action is not permitted for the user's role or profile.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to create or manage text templates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user