How To Fix CONT_TOOLS620 - You are not authorized to initialize Check for incompatible changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONT_TOOLS - Message for BI Content Tools German

• Message number: 620

• Message text: You are not authorized to initialize Check for incompatible changes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONT_TOOLS620 - You are not authorized to initialize Check for incompatible changes ?

  The SAP error message CONT_TOOLS620 indicates that a user is not authorized to initialize the check for incompatible changes in the context of SAP Change and Transport System (CTS). This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a task that requires specific authorizations related to transport management.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorizations for the user role attempting to perform the action. The specific authorization object that is often involved in this scenario is S_CTS_ADM (Authorization for Change and Transport System Administration). If the user does not have the necessary permissions assigned to their role, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you will need to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the Change and Transport System. This typically involves:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the S_CTS_ADM authorization object with the necessary activity (e.g., 01 for display, 02 for change).
  Ensuring that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific transport requests they are trying to manage.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles, you may need to consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary authorizations have been assigned, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to the Change and Transport System, such as:
  
  S_CTS_ADM: Change and Transport System Administration
  S_TRANSPRT: Transport Management
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and the Change and Transport System.
  
  By ensuring that the user has the correct authorizations, you should be able to resolve the CONT_TOOLS620 error and allow the user to initialize the check for incompatible changes successfully.