How To Fix DT098 - No activation authorization for & &. Entry not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No activation authorization for & &. Entry not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT098 - No activation authorization for & &. Entry not possible. ?

  The SAP error message DT098 ("No activation authorization for & &. Entry not possible.") typically occurs when a user attempts to activate a data object (like a DataSource, InfoObject, or other data-related objects) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA and does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to activate the specific object. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Object Locking: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing activation.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, there might be issues with the transport that affect activation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for activation are included.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Object Locking:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the object is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that might have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific object type you are trying to activate for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the error message DT098.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has roles that include authorization objects like S_TCODE (for transaction codes) and any specific authorization objects related to data activation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.