How To Fix FDT_CP_MSG138 - No authorization to export a project

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_CP_MSG -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No authorization to export a project

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG138 - No authorization to export a project ?

  The SAP error message FDT_CP_MSG138 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to export a project in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori Development Tools or when working with the SAP Fiori elements.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to perform the export operation. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects that allow them to export projects.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for project export.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for project export. Common authorization objects related to project management include:
  
  S_FDT_FC (Fiori Development Tools: Function Control)
  S_FDT_PRJ (Fiori Development Tools: Project Management)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify or Create Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones that include the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the specific authorization objects and their purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Authorization Concept: Familiarize yourself with the SAP authorization concept, especially in the context of Fiori and development tools, to better understand how to manage user permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FDT_CP_MSG138 error.