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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 needs to create text templates with a specific visibility level, ensure that their role includes the necessary authorization objects. This may involve adding or modifying roles in transaction PFCG.
  The relevant authorization objects may include S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and S_TEXT (for text management).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Visibility Settings:
  
  Ensure that the visibility level being used is appropriate for the user's role. If the user should not have access to that visibility level, consider using a different level that aligns with their permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to text management in SAP, such as S_TEXT and S_TCODE.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on text management and authorization concepts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_TEXT218 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to create text templates with the desired visibility.