How To Fix I0099 - You are not authorized to use transaction &

I0099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 099

• Message text: You are not authorized to use transaction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0099 - You are not authorized to use transaction & ?

  The SAP error message I0099, which states "You are not authorized to use transaction &," indicates that the user attempting to access a specific transaction does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where access control is managed through roles and authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Transaction Code: The transaction code referenced in the error message is not included in the user's assigned roles.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the authorization objects that are preventing access, such as company codes, plant codes, or other organizational elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if