How To Fix OT214 - No authorization to grant package names

OT214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 214

• Message text: No authorization to grant package names

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OT214 - No authorization to grant package names ?

  The SAP error message OT214 ("No authorization to grant package names") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to package management (such as creating or modifying packages) without having the necessary authorizations. This error is often encountered by users who are trying to manage transport packages or work with development objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user does not have the necessary permissions to grant or manage package names, which is a requirement for certain actions in the SAP environment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OT214 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that