How To Fix E_ACTION105 - The person with role &1 cannot lock and unlock the request.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E_ACTION - E-Actions

• Message number: 105

• Message text: The person with role &1 cannot lock and unlock the request.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E_ACTION105 - The person with role &1 cannot lock and unlock the request. ?

  The SAP error message E_ACTION105 indicates that a user is attempting to lock or unlock a request (such as a transport request) but does not have the necessary authorization or role to perform that action. This error typically arises in the context of transport management or change management processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to lock or unlock the transport request. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for managing transport requests.
  Request Ownership: The user may not be the owner of the request or may not have been granted the necessary permissions by the owner.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict certain users from performing lock/unlock actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization failures. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign them the appropriate roles that include the permissions for locking and unlocking transport requests. Common roles include those related to transport management, such as SAP_ALL (for testing purposes) or specific roles tailored for transport management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or security administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Request Ownership:
  
  Ensure that the user is either the owner of the transport request or has been granted the necessary permissions by the owner to perform lock/unlock actions.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the system configuration related to transport management to ensure there are no restrictions in place that would prevent the user from locking or unlocking requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to transport management include S_TRANSPRT (Transport Organizer) and S_TCODE (Transaction Codes).
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding the TMS configuration and roles can help in troubleshooting transport-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to transport management and authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the E_ACTION105 error message in SAP.