How To Fix GB179 - You do not have the authorization to transport this substitution


GB179 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 179

  • Message text: You do not have the authorization to transport this substitution

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  • What causes this issue?

    You attempted to transport a substitution. However, to do this you
    require the necessary authorization. This authorization may be limited
    to certain authorization groups. The substitution in question belongs
    to the authorization group &V1&.
    This message can also appear if a substitution should be assigned to
    authorization group &V1&.
    SYSTEM_RESPONSE&
    As you do not have the required authorization your attempt was
    rejected.

    How to fix this error?

    To transport substitutions from the authorization group &V1&, you will
    have to acquire the following from your system administrator:
    if your system includes the Accounting component, authorization for
    object 'G_ADMI_CUS', activity '08'
    if your system does not include the Accounting component, authorization
    for object 'G_GB92_', authorization group &V1& or '*', activity '21'

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GB179 - Details

  • The SAP error message GB179, which states "You do not have the authorization to transport this substitution," typically occurs when a user attempts to transport a substitution (a type of business rule or logic defined in the SAP system) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so.
    
    Cause: Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform the transport of substitutions. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile. Transport Request Settings: The transport request may not be properly configured or the user may not be assigned to the correct transport request. System Configuration: There may be restrictions set at the system level that prevent certain users from transporting specific objects.
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing. Ensure that the user

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