How To Fix LQ108 - You are not authorized to lock texts

LQ108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LQ - Proposal Pool Management

• Message number: 108

• Message text: You are not authorized to lock texts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LQ108 - You are not authorized to lock texts ?

  The SAP error message LQ108: "You are not authorized to lock texts" typically occurs when a user attempts to lock or edit text elements in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with material master texts, sales order texts, or other text-related functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization object to lock texts. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Text Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from editing the same text simultaneously. If a user tries to lock a text without the necessary permissions, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization object