How To Fix GG708 - No authorization to create or change a table in the ABAP/4 Dictionary

GG708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 708

• Message text: No authorization to create or change a table in the ABAP/4 Dictionary

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization needed to create or change a table
in the ABAP/4 Dictionary. This error message can also appear if you
want to process an object that is already being edited by another user.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG708 - No authorization to create or change a table in the ABAP/4 Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message GG708 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create or change a table in the ABAP/4 Dictionary. This is a common issue encountered by users who are trying to modify database objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorizations assigned to the user profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to perform actions related to the ABAP Dictionary, such as creating or modifying database tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for ABAP Dictionary operations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  The user needs to have the following