How To Fix CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG172 - No authorization to create a transport request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG - Message Class for the Transport Organizer

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No authorization to create a transport request

What causes this issue?

As user &V1& you are not authorized to create transport requests of the
type "Workbench", "Customizing" or "Transport of Copies".

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

The create authorization for transport requests and tasks is contained
in the delivered standard authorization S_CTS_PROJEC for project
managers.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG172 - No authorization to create a transport request ?

  The SAP error message CTS_ORGANIZER_MSG172 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a transport request. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in environments where strict authorization checks are enforced.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to create transport requests. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the Change and Transport System (CTS).
  Profile Restrictions: The user might be assigned a profile that restricts their ability to create transport requests.
  Transport Layer Configuration: The transport layer may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be assigned to the appropriate transport layer.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may also occur if the user is working in a client that has specific restrictions or settings that prevent transport request creation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the authorization objects related to transport requests, such as:
  
  S_CTS_ADMI (Change and Transport System Administration)
  S_CTS_TREQ (Transport Request Management)
  
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, assign them the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for transport request creation.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Layer Settings:
  
  Check the transport layer configuration using transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to ensure that the user is assigned to the correct transport layer.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify if there are any client-specific settings that might restrict transport request creation. This can be checked in transaction SCC4 (Client Administration).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to transport requests and authorizations for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, test the creation of a transport request again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SCC4: Client Administration
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  S_CTS_ADMI
  S_CTS_TREQ
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to transport request authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.