How To Fix FTOE_CORE208 - You have no authorization to display a time pattern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: You have no authorization to display a time pattern

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE208 - You have no authorization to display a time pattern ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE208 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a time pattern in the system. This typically occurs in the context of time management or time evaluation processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization settings for the user trying to access the time pattern. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to time management.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the specific transaction or data.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated with the correct permissions after changes in the organizational structure or security policies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for time management.
  If the user needs access to specific time patterns, ensure that the relevant authorization objects (like P_TCODE, P_ORGXX, etc.) are included in their roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the missing authorizations.
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to time management include:
  
  P_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  P_ORGXX: Organizational management authorization
  P_TMS: Time management specific authorizations
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FTOE_CORE208 error message.