How To Fix GB166 - No authorization to create validations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No authorization to create validations

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a validation, but need the authorization to do
so.

System Response

The system rejected your attempt since you do not have the necessary
authorization.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create validations, you must obtain the necessary
authorization from your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB166 - No authorization to create validations ?

  The SAP error message GB166, which states "No authorization to create validations," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify validations in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to specific functions within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to create or modify validations in the system.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that controls access to validations is not assigned to the user's role or profile.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile and roles.
  Review Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization object for validations is typically F_SAKNR (for account management) or F_BKPF_BES (for document management). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the validation again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's security policies for specific details on the required authorizations for creating validations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  Authorization Checks: Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after encountering the error. This transaction provides insight into which authorization checks failed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GB166 error and gain the necessary permissions to create validations in SAP.